Crime Rates at Bramblewood, Ipswich, IP8 3RS

Bramblewood area has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Copdock & Washbrook , and the 76th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Bramblewood (IP8 3RS) in the last 12 months was 54.6 per 1,000 residents and was 136.3% higher than the Copdock & Washbrook average (23.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 175.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 140.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bramblewood (IP8 3RS), the main crime hotspot is near Goldcrest Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.