Total Crime Rate
6.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026St Andrews Drive area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Olaves , and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 590 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 St Andrews Drive (IP28 6TR) in the last 12 months was 6.9 per 1,000 residents and was 89.8% lower than the St Olaves average (67.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Andrews Drive (IP28 6TR), the main crime hotspot is near Park Avenue. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In The Fornhams & Great Barton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Park Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Gleneagles Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Park Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
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