Suffolk Constabulary

Is Gipping Safe?

Crime statistics for Gipping. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,247 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,247 Crimes (last 12 months)
30.1% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑0.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,247 total crimes recorded in Gipping

Violent Crime
556 44.6%
Shoplifting
133 10.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
92 7.4%
Public Order
92 7.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
89 7.1%
Other Theft
71 5.7%
Vehicle Crime
55 4.4%
Drugs
50 4%
Burglary
32 2.6%
Other Crime
27 2.2%
Possession of Weapons
22 1.8%
Robbery
12 1%
Bicycle Theft
11 0.9%
Theft from Person
5 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Gipping — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gipping safe?

Gipping has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,247 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Gipping are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Gipping in the last 12 months?

1,247 crimes were recorded in Gipping in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 0.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,236 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 556 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Gipping?

The most common crime in Gipping is Violent Crime, with 556 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 44.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Gipping increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Gipping is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 0.9% — from 1,236 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,247 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Gipping?

Gipping has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Gipping compare to the Suffolk Constabulary average?

Gipping has a safety score of 8/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 15/100. Gipping is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Gipping?

30.1% of crimes recorded in Gipping resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Suffolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Gipping?

556 violent crimes were recorded in Gipping in the last 12 months — representing 44.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 89 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Gipping last updated?

The crime data for Gipping was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Gipping with other areas?

You can compare Gipping with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.