Total Crime Rate
12.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Augustines Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bixley , and the 32nd 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 Road (IP3 8PY) in the last 12 months was 12.6 per 1,000 residents and was 72.2% lower than the Bixley average (45.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Augustines Road (IP3 8PY), the main crime hotspot is near Foxley Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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 | Other crime | Foxley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A1189 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Dorchester Road | Under investigation |
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