Total Crime Rate
33.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crown Street area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Brandon Central , and the 261st lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West 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 Crown Street (IP27 0JT) in the last 12 months was 33.5 per 1,000 residents and was 68.0% lower than the Brandon Central average (104.5 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crown Street (IP27 0JT), the main crime hotspot is near Petunia Way. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brandon Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mile End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petunia Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petunia Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queens Road | Under investigation |
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