Just 11 out of 101 vehicles checked during a major police operation in Ipswich on Tuesday were free from offences, showing widespread flouting of road safety laws.
Suffolk's Chief Constable Rachel Kearton has responded to data showing Suffolk has the highest "use of force" rate associated with stop and search in her latest column.
Police officers in Ipswich have begun developing a strategy to address street drinking, antisocial behaviour, and violent crime on Tavern Street. Multiple agencies are joining forces to find long-term solutions.
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has called for a new Suffolk Knife Crime Coalition and a review of police funding as part of efforts to tackle violent crime in the county.
Suffolk Constabulary and Ipswich Borough Council have joined forces to tackle vehicle theft across Ipswich, warning that most crimes involve thieves targeting unlocked cars.
Suffolk police say their Operation Sentinel teams made 471 arrests and stopped over 1,000 vehicles between April 2023 and March 2024. The force claims these teams are helping to disrupt organised crime in the county.
Charities are worried that many people are no longer reporting incidents of antisocial behaviour, as Suffolk records the lowest number of reported offences since records began in 2007.
Police have continued to step up operations in the town centre as part of Safer Business Week, targeting anti-social behaviour and supporting local businesses.
Stalking prosecutions in Suffolk dropped by over 40% last year, contrasting sharply with a record high across England and Wales. Experts warn this could deter victims from coming forward.
Ipswich Police launched a joint-litter picking mission with Ipswich Borough Council in Gippeswyk Park today, leaving some to wonder if this is the best use of resources in the fight against serious crime.
