Crime Rates at The Paddocks, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3UH

The Paddocks area has the highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kesgrave , and the highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around The Paddocks (IP5 3UH) in the last 12 months was 1354.7 per 1,000 residents and was 5934.2% 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 112 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -39.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 132 (≈ 650.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Paddocks (IP5 3UH), 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.