Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rushmere Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bixley , and the 62nd 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 Rushmere Road (IP4 3LA) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 57.4% lower than the Bixley average (45.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rushmere Road (IP4 3LA), the main crime hotspot is near Crofton Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bixley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rushmere Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crofton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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