Total Crime Rate
66.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Vinefields area has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Eastgate , and the 163rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
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 The Vinefields (IP33 1YG) in the last 12 months was 66.7 per 1,000 residents and was 10.5% lower than the Eastgate average (74.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 39.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 88.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Vinefields (IP33 1YG), the main crime hotspot is near The Vinefields. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eastgate| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barn Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abbeyfields | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Vinefields | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Vinefields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Vinefields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Vinefields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Vinefields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Daubentons | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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