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Crime in Gainsborough

Gainsborough had 226 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 19 Ipswich areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% above the middle Ipswich area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

IP3, Ipswich · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Gainsborough

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102.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 19Ipswich rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common89 in 3 months

Month by month

79 Mar 77 Apr 60 May 74 Jun 83 Jul 69 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8939%
theft2310%
vehicle crime188%
shoplifting188%
anti-social behaviour167%
burglary146%
public order125%
criminal damage125%

Gainsborough against Ipswich

TypeGainsborough per 1,000Middle Ipswich areaChange
Violence40.240.2▼ 7%
Burglary6.32.1–
Vehicle crime8.13.9▲ 38%
Anti-social behaviour7.26.2▼ 16%
Theft and robbery12.78.7▲ 100%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stoke268.3▲ 2%
Priory Heath121.9▲ 15%
Ravenswood103.7▲ 8%
Gainsborough102.2▲ 5%
Greenwich81.2▲ 1%
Racecourse79.6▼ 3%
Broke Hall47.4▼ 12%
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 Gainsborough a safe area?

Gainsborough had about 102.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 19 Ipswich areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Gainsborough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (89), followed by theft (23) and vehicle crime (18).