Total Crime Rate
23.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St John Way area has the 49th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Carlford & Fynn Valley , and the 285th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around St John Way (IP13 9FS) in the last 12 months was 23.8 per 1,000 residents and was 20.9% lower than the Carlford & Fynn Valley average (30.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 120.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St John Way (IP13 9FS), the main crime hotspot is near Bibbys Way. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carlford & Fynn Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Coopers Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fore Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fore Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St John Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fairfield Crescent | Under investigation |
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