Ipswich Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ipswich's crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, exactly matching the UK average. This figure, while consistent with national trends, masks a combination of local factors that shape the town's crime profile. The most prominent category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 45.1% of all reported crimes—34% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by Ipswich's status as a coastal town with a mix of urban and rural characteristics, where seasonal changes and tourism patterns can amplify certain types of crime. Anti-social behaviour, in contrast, was 43% below the UK average, a statistic that could reflect the town's efforts in community engagement or the relatively low density of densely populated areas. The breakdown also reveals that shoplifting and criminal damage were both above the UK average, while vehicle crime and burglary were significantly lower. These variations suggest that local initiatives targeting specific crime types may be yielding results, though the persistent gap in violent crime rates warrants further analysis. As the summer season begins, the extended daylight hours and influx of tourists may contribute to shifts in crime patterns, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or recreational activity.

June 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with robbery surging by 125% as incidents jumped from four to nine. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the summer months. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 60.9%, with reported incidents dropping from 64 to 25, a decline that may reflect changes in local mobility or increased security measures. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 45.1% of all reported crimes—34% above the UK average. This discrepancy, combined with anti-social behaviour rates 43% below the national figure, illustrates the unique challenges and strengths of Ipswich's crime profile. Residents may find the 45.1% share of violent crimes particularly relevant, as it underscores the need for continued focus on community safety initiatives.

Ipswich's crime rate in June 2024 dropped by 2.1% compared to May, reflecting a slight shift in the local crime profile. The previous month's rate stood at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, while June's figure of 8.2 per 1,000 marks a downward trend that may partly explain the reduced exposure to crime. On a daily basis, 38 crimes were reported in June, a figure that offers residents a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in the area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 122 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of crime within the community. This rate aligns closely with the UK average, suggesting that Ipswich's crime profile remains in line with national trends despite the local fluctuations. The drop in vehicle crime by 60.9% and burglary by 45.2% highlights specific areas of improvement, though the rise in robbery by 125% underscores the need for targeted attention in certain sectors of the town.