Ipswich Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ipswich’s crime rate for June 2024 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, matching the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure represents a marginal improvement from May’s 8.4 per 1,000, suggesting a slight shift toward safer conditions as the summer season progresses. The town’s crime profile remains dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.1% of all reported crimes—34% higher than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, by contrast, was 43% below the national benchmark, a discrepancy that may reflect the effectiveness of local community engagement efforts. Shoplifting and criminal damage also exceeded UK averages, while vehicle crime and burglary fell significantly. These patterns align with Ipswich’s character as a coastal town with a mix of urban and rural areas. The onset of summer, with its longer days and increased tourism, likely contributes to fluctuations in certain crime types, such as theft from the person and bicycle theft. However, the overall rate remains stable, indicating that seasonal variations do not necessarily lead to sustained increases in criminal activity. The balance between rising violent crime and falling property crime suggests a combination of factors, including policing strategies and the natural ebb and flow of tourist-related incidents.

June 2024 saw a sharp 125% increase in robbery, with incidents rising from four to nine. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 60.9% drop in vehicle crime, likely linked to fewer cars on the road during summer holidays. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 45.1% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 34%. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 43% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the town’s community-focused policing initiatives. Bicycle theft rose by 28.6%, a trend consistent with increased cycling during warmer weather. The decline in burglary—down 45.2% from May—may indicate improved home security measures or a shift in criminal focus to more accessible targets. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Ipswich, where seasonal and situational factors can rapidly reshape the landscape.

Ipswich's crime rate in June 2024 fell to 8.2 per 1,000 residents, a 2.1% decline from May's 8.4 per 1,000. This small but notable drop aligns with a broader trend seen in the first half of the year, where seasonal factors appear to influence criminal activity. Locally, 38 crimes were reported each day in June, reflecting a steady pace of incidents that remains consistent with historical averages for the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 122 residents, a figure that contextualises the exposure rate within the local population. With Ipswich’s population at 140,274, this equates to approximately 114 crimes per 1,000 residents annually if current trends continued. The reduction in vehicle crime—down 60.9% from May—suggests that summer travel patterns may have shifted, with fewer vehicles on the road during peak holiday periods. These daily and monthly figures offer residents a concrete sense of how crime interacts with the rhythms of everyday life in the town.