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Crime in California

California had 336 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 86.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 19 Ipswich areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Ipswich area. Crime was down 16% on the three months before.

IP4, Ipswich · within 0.6 miles of the middle of California

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86.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
10 of 19Ipswich rank1st is the highest rate
-16%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common163 in 3 months

Month by month

157 Apr 136 May 108 Jun 124 Jul 108 Aug 104 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of California. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16349%
criminal damage3510%
shoplifting288%
anti-social behaviour278%
theft278%
public order237%
vehicle crime165%
bike theft72%

California against Ipswich

TypeCalifornia per 1,000Middle Ipswich areaChange
Violence41.938.2▲ 1%
Burglary02.2–
Vehicle crime4.13.2–
Anti-social behaviour6.95.6▲ 69%
Theft and robbery9.38.2▲ 24%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stoke264.7▼ 1%
Ipswich123.7▼ 8%
Priory Heath107.50%
California86.4▼ 16%
Racecourse74.8▼ 6%
Broke Hall47.4▼ 17%
Rushmere44.2▼ 18%
See every Ipswich area ranked on the crime in Ipswich page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is California a safe area?

California had about 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 10 of 19 Ipswich areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in California?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (163), followed by criminal damage (35) and shoplifting (28).