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Burglary Rates in St Margaret's

Ipswich, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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St Margaret's recorded 11 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 61% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

11

1.31 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

380

45.3 per 1,000 residents

61% below the UK average51% below the East of England regional average

How does St Margaret's rank?

Within Ipswich

12 of 16 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

17th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
186
49%
Other Crime
95
25%
Vehicle Crime
37
10%
Anti-social Behaviour
34
9%
Burglary
11
3%
Drug Offences
9
2%
Shoplifting
3
1%
Theft from Person
3
1%
Robbery
2
1%

Property mix in St Margaret's

Source: Census 2021 · 3,662 households

Detached 34%Semi-detached 19%Terraced 21%Flats 26%

The most common property type in St Margaret's is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for St Margaret's homeowners

Most homes in St Margaret's are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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