Total Crime Rate
6.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Winthrop Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbeygate , and the 25th 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 Winthrop Road (IP33 3UH) in the last 12 months was 6.7 per 1,000 residents and was 96.9% lower than the Abbeygate average (215.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Winthrop Road (IP33 3UH), the main crime hotspot is near Beaumont Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbeygate| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaumont Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kirkstead Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaumont Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashwell Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorchester Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaumont Close | Under investigation |
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