Crime Rates at Westland, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3SU

Westland area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Kesgrave , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 850 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 Westland (IP5 3SU) in the last 12 months was 9.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.8% lower than the Kesgrave average (21.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

In the area around Westland (IP5 3SU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Carlford Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.