Total Crime Rate
39.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hapenny Drive area has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ganges , and the 119th 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 Hapenny Drive (IP9 2TT) in the last 12 months was 39.8 per 1,000 residents and was 40.4% higher than the Ganges average (28.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 69.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hapenny Drive (IP9 2TT), the main crime hotspot is near Gifford Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ganges| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Jervis Close | Under investigation |
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