Total Crime Rate
18.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Monarch Way area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Copdock & Washbrook , and the 72nd lowest 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 Monarch Way (IP8 3TA) in the last 12 months was 18.6 per 1,000 residents and was 19.6% lower than the Copdock & Washbrook average (23.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -95.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Monarch Way (IP8 3TA), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Copdock & Washbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gatekeeper Close | Under investigation |
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