Total Crime Rate
92.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Carlford & Fynn Valley , and the 149th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East 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 Church Close (IP5 1NN) in the last 12 months was 92.4 per 1,000 residents and was 206.9% higher than the Carlford & Fynn Valley average (30.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 25.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Close (IP5 1NN), the main crime hotspot is near Ferguson Way. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carlford & Fynn Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Twelve Acre Approach | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Ferguson Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cranwell Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cranwell Grove | Under investigation |
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