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Crime in Ipswich

Ipswich had 2,262 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 19 Ipswich areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% above the middle Ipswich area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

IP1, Ipswich · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ipswich

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126.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 19Ipswich rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common876 in 3 months

Month by month

748 Mar 826 Apr 834 May 756 Jun 801 Jul 705 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ipswich. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence87639%
shoplifting37417%
public order1748%
anti-social behaviour1738%
criminal damage1738%
theft1607%
vehicle crime703%
drugs683%

Ipswich against Ipswich

TypeIpswich per 1,000Middle Ipswich areaChange
Violence48.940.2▼ 3%
Burglary2.72.1▼ 8%
Vehicle crime3.93.9▼ 1%
Anti-social behaviour9.76.2▲ 18%
Theft and robbery13.28.7▲ 5%

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%
Ipswich126.2▼ 6%
The Dales89.6▼ 5%
California87.5▼ 23%
Chantry79.8▼ 3%
Maidenhall76▼ 11%
Castle Hill67.4▲ 5%
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 Ipswich a safe area?

Ipswich had about 126.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 19 Ipswich areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ipswich?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (876), followed by shoplifting (374) and public order (174).