Total Crime Rate
18.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ramsgate Drive area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Priory Heath , and the 57th lowest 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 Ramsgate Drive (IP3 9DD) in the last 12 months was 18.2 per 1,000 residents and was 79.0% lower than the Priory Heath average (86.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ramsgate Drive (IP3 9DD), the main crime hotspot is near Howe Avenue. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Priory Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Collingwood Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shackleton Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shackleton Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillside Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Franklin Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Redwald Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Collingwood Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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