Total Crime Rate
10.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ipswich Gardens area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Grantham Arnoldfield , and the 35th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .
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 Ipswich Gardens (NG31 8SE) in the last 12 months was 10.9 per 1,000 residents and was 63.0% lower than the Grantham Arnoldfield average (29.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ipswich Gardens (NG31 8SE), the main crime hotspot is near Camarthen Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Grantham Arnoldfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barrowby Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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