Total Crime Rate
9.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Croft Rise area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Eastgate , and the 47th lowest 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 Croft Rise (IP33 2PY) in the last 12 months was 9.1 per 1,000 residents and was 87.8% lower than the Eastgate average (74.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 150.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Croft Rise (IP33 2PY), the main crime hotspot is near Kestrel Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 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 | Kestrel Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mayfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kestrel Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kestrel Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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