Crime Rates at Whinfield, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3TR

Whinfield area has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Kesgrave , and the 366th 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 Whinfield (IP5 3TR) in the last 12 months was 30.0 per 1,000 residents and was 40.3% higher than the Kesgrave average (21.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whinfield (IP5 3TR), the main crime hotspot is near Carlford Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.