Ipswich Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ipswich's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a striking contrast between property and violent crime, with property offences slightly outpacing violent ones despite the latter’s prominence in specific categories. The overall crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 6.8% above the UK average of 7.3, reflecting a combination of local factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.3% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting at 19.3%, a figure 138% above the UK average. This stark divergence from national trends may be influenced by Ipswich’s status as a coastal town with a bustling retail sector, where Black Friday shopping and the onset of dark evenings could heighten opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (7.0% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (6.9%) also exceed UK rates, linked to seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which may draw crowds to public spaces. The balance between property and violent crime suggests a dual challenge: protecting high-traffic retail areas while addressing incidents of personal violence, particularly in spaces where nightlife or public gatherings occur. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to shorter days and the economic pressures of the holiday season, likely contribute to these patterns.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in Ipswich’s crime profile, with theft from the person rising by 50% (from 4 to 6) and robbery increasing by 45.5% (from 11 to 16), possibly reflecting heightened activity during Black Friday shopping. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 50% (from 14 to 7), a drop that may align with reduced commuter traffic or seasonal changes in cycling patterns. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 42%, linked to the timing of Bonfire Night, which might have redirected public attention to community events rather than disorder. The dominance of property crime—shoplifting, vehicle crime, and criminal damage—over violent crime is evident, though violence and sexual offences remain high, with rates 21% above the UK average. This imbalance suggests that while property-related crimes are more common, the severity of violent incidents may be amplified by factors such as the town’s mix of urban and coastal environments, where public spaces can become focal points for conflict. For residents, the sharp rise in theft from the person highlights the need for vigilance in crowded areas, particularly around shopping districts and during seasonal events.

The crime rate in November 2025 (7.8 per 1,000 residents) represents a 9.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.7, indicating a short-term reduction in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, Ipswich experienced an average of 37 crimes per day in November—a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 140,274. This rate remains 6.8% above the UK average, suggesting that Ipswich’s unique characteristics—such as its coastal retail hubs and seasonal events—may contribute to persistent disparities. The comparison to the UK also reveals significant outliers: shoplifting rates in Ipswich are 138% above the national average, while anti-social behaviour is 62% below. These contrasts underscore the need for targeted strategies, such as enhanced surveillance in retail zones or community engagement initiatives to address the lower incidence of anti-social conduct. For residents, the data illustrates that while Ipswich’s crime rate has dipped from the previous month, it still requires attention to specific high-risk categories that diverge from national trends.