Total Crime Rate
84.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Street area has the 5th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Box Vale , and the 35th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
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 George Street (IP7 5BE) in the last 12 months was 84.9 per 1,000 residents and was 160.9% higher than the Box Vale average (32.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 59.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Street (IP7 5BE), the main crime hotspot is near Pykenham Way. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Box Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pykenham Way | Under investigation |
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