Total Crime Rate
66.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mallowhayes Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bridge , and the 213th highest 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 Mallowhayes Close (IP2 9SJ) in the last 12 months was 66.2 per 1,000 residents and was 30.5% lower than the Bridge average (95.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mallowhayes Close (IP2 9SJ), the main crime hotspot is near Gippeswyk Road. Police recorded 66 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Salmet Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Almondhayes | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Almondhayes | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sleaford Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gippeswyk Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Almondhayes | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Stone Lodge Walk | Under investigation |
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