Beccles Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Beccles’ September 2023 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 33.8% below the UK average of 8.0, a position that highlights its distinct safety profile relative to national trends. This gap is particularly pronounced in categories like violence and sexual offences, which occurred at a rate of 1.4 per 1,000—49% below the UK average—and anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, 33% below the national figure. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its character as a built-up area within East Suffolk, where a mix of residential and commercial zones may influence patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 26.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.0%) and other theft (11.3%). These figures align with seasonal rhythms, as September marks the return to school and university term, which may drive anti-social behaviour through increased social activity and the gradual reduction of summer-related incidents. However, the data also reveals a shift in focus: while property crimes (23) remained the most common category, their proportion of total incidents (43.4%) was slightly lower than the 26.4% share for violent crimes. This balance may reflect the area’s relatively low population density and the absence of major urban hubs that typically drive property crime. The seasonal context of September—nights drawing in and the start of academic terms—may also contribute to the decrease in violence, as community routines stabilise. Yet, the emergence of drug-related incidents, which now match the UK average, signals a new dynamic that could evolve with further monitoring.

September 2023 saw a 39.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 23 to 14 incidents. This shift may partly explain the overall rate’s decline from 6.1 to 5.3 per 1,000, a 14.5% reduction. However, three categories saw notable increases: robbery, drugs, and other crime, each rising by 100% from zero to one, two, and four incidents respectively. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight emerging concerns, particularly in drug-related activity, which now aligns with the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 80%, from five to one incident, a drop consistent with the start of the academic term and reduced late-night gatherings. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes (23) accounting for 43.4% of total incidents, compared to 26.4% for violent crimes. This mix reflects Beccles’ unique profile, where retail and residential areas may contribute to property crime, while the decline in violence suggests seasonal factors, such as the return to structured routines, may play a role.

Beccles’ September 2023 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents stands 33.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a distinction that underscores the area’s relatively safer profile compared to national trends. This contrast is particularly notable given the UK’s broader context of persistent property crime and violent incidents. Locally, the daily crime count averages two incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s smaller population and potentially lower density of high-risk environments. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 190 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of risk for individuals living in Beccles. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK’s average, which typically sees one crime for every 125 residents. The 14.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000 suggests a stabilising trend, though the recent upticks in specific categories like robbery and drugs warrant closer attention. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Beccles’ crime profile, while not immune to fluctuations, remains a marked outlier in the national landscape.