Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Misuse
Access resources and support for alcohol, drugs, and substance misuse
Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Misuse
Report drug-related activities and paraphernalia to local authorities or through a dedicated reporting service
Reporting drug related activity and drug litter
The locations of the 5 needle exchange venues in Ipswich.
The locations of eight sharps bins in Ipswich for the safe disposal of needles and drug equipment.
Crime in our Community
Find out more about acquisitive crime, how to report it, and what Ipswich Borough Council is doing to reduce it.
Find out more about Criminal exploitation, how to spot the signs, and how to report it.
Find out how to report and get support for hate crimes.
Find out more about fraud, scams, how to report them and where victims can get support.
Find out more about Modern Slavery, how to spot the signs, and how to report it.
Find out what Prevent is, how to report suspicious behaviour, and what to do if you suspect someone is being radicalised.
Learn about serious violence, the Serious Violence Duty, and how Ipswich Borough Council and partners are working to prevent it in the community.
Emergencies
A 24-hour Emergency Control Centre will manage council activities and coordinate with emergency services during major emergencies.
What the Council will do in an emergency
It's a list of resources for weather updates, flood alerts, key agencies, and major emergency information in Ipswich.
If you live in a flood-prone area, it’s up to you to protect your property with flood measures and stay updated with alerts and warnings.
Learn how your community can create a plan to improve resilience to emergencies.
A 24-hour Emergency Control Centre will manage council activities and coordinate with emergency services during major emergencies.
What the Council will do in an emergency
CCTV
Find out about CCTV in Ipswich. Learn how CCTV helps prevent crime, supports businesses, and keeps people safe.
Closed circuit television (CCTV)
Under the data protection law, you have a right to see CCTV pictures if you are the subject.
Safer Streets
Our Safer Streets projects work to make your streets safer. Everyone’s help is needed to support #IpswichAgainstViolence.
Safer Streets 3 is a government initiative to improve public safety through collaborative efforts. The Council secured £124,391 from the Safer Streets Round 3 Fund for this purpose.
Ipswich Borough Council and partners secured £499,588 to fund training, resources, and equipment to boost safety and confidence in the Waterfront, Town Centre, Education Quarter, and Train Station areas.
Ipswich will use a Home Office Safer Streets 5 grant to address anti-social behaviour in public spaces and hotspot areas.
Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
Discover Ipswich Borough Council's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy, ongoing projects to reduce violence, reporting options, and support services available.
Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy
Community Safety Partnership
Find out what the Community Safety Partnership’s priorities are, its key responsibilities, and which organisations are involved.
Crucial Crew
Find out about Crucial Crew, a program that educates children on safety through interactive sessions and real-life scenarios.