Beccles Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Beccles’ crime profile in October 2023 reveals a striking dominance of violent crime, which accounted for 45% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (13.3%) and anti-social behaviour (11.7%). This mix contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences align precisely, but public order crimes in Beccles are 36% above the national rate. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents—26.2% below the UK average—reflects a broader pattern of lower property crime, with shoplifting and other theft categories falling 31% and 35% below national figures respectively. This may be attributable to Beccles’ character as a built-up area within East Suffolk, likely with a smaller retail footprint and fewer concentrated nightlife hubs than major cities. Seasonal factors in October, including the start of darker evenings and Halloween, may have contributed to the spike in public order offences. The low rate of burglary and vehicle crime further supports the notion of a community with limited commercial density or commuter activity, both of which are known to influence property-related crime. These patterns collectively suggest a low-crime environment where violent incidents and public disorder stand out as focal points, even as the area continues to underperform the UK average in most categories.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 700% increase in public order offences, rising from one incident to eight. This jump, though unexplained by the data, may reflect heightened activity during Halloween or the transition to darker evenings. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences surged by 92.9%, from 14 to 27 cases, a shift that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which remained unchanged. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell by 22.2%, aligning with the UK average for this type of crime. The area’s property crime rate stood at 17 incidents, significantly below the UK average for shoplifting and other theft, which suggests lower retail exposure or effective local policing. A resident might note that theft from the person rose by 100%, from zero to one case, a rare but notable occurrence. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Beccles, where specific categories can shift sharply month-on-month.

In October 2023, Beccles recorded a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 13.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, aligns with the seasonal transition into darker evenings, which may influence visibility and activity patterns in public spaces. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 168 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of crime compared to larger urban centres. This monthly aggregate underscores the area’s position as a low-crime locality, even as specific categories like public order offences see sharp fluctuations. The population context further reinforces that, despite the 13.1% rise, the overall burden remains light, with most residents unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives.