Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Augustines Gardens area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bixley , and the 34th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
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 Augustines Gardens (IP3 8NS) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 71.5% lower than the Bixley average (45.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Augustines Gardens (IP3 8NS), the main crime hotspot is near Cobham Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bixley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A1189 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cobham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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