Total Crime Rate
41.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Norwich Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra , and the 154th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Norwich Road (IP1 4BN) in the last 12 months was 41.3 per 1,000 residents and was 83.3% lower than the Alexandra average (247.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Norwich Road (IP1 4BN), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 177 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alexandra| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Springfield Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Springfield Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Springfield Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brookfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brookfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Richmond Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Richmond Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Chessington Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Chessington Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Westholme Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Matson Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Princedale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Matson Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Matson Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brooks Hall Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ashcroft Lane | Under investigation |
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