Total Crime Rate
134.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
102.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Aviary area has the 14th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Abbeygate , and the 60th highest crime rate of 590 local areas in West Suffolk .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Aviary (IP33 2ED) in the last 12 months was 134.8 per 1,000 residents and was 29.0% lower than the Abbeygate average (189.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 16 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 102.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Aviary (IP33 2ED), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Vinefields, where police recorded 31 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Raingate Street (24 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Vinefields | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Broadway | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | The Broadway | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | The Vinefields | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Vinefields | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Broadway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Raingate Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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