Crime Rates at London Road, Ipswich, IP1 2HF

London Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gipping , and the 186th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around London Road (IP1 2HF) in the last 12 months was 53.8 per 1,000 residents and was 59.4% lower than the Gipping average (132.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 35.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around London Road (IP1 2HF), the main crime hotspot is near Prospect Road. Police recorded 69 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.