Crime Rates at The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3SL

The Square area has the 14th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kesgrave , and the 408th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East 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 The Square (IP5 3SL) in the last 12 months was 33.9 per 1,000 residents and was 51.0% higher than the Kesgrave average (22.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Square (IP5 3SL), the main crime hotspot is near Peel Yard. Police recorded 169 crimes here, including 75 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.