Beccles Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Beccles, a built-up area within East Suffolk, recorded 56 crimes in June 2024, translating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents—31.7% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure, when contextualised against the town’s population of 10,095, highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a region that is neither a major urban centre nor a high-density tourist destination. The crime profile for the month was dominated by two categories: violence and sexual offences (19 incidents, 33.9% of total) and criminal damage and arson (10 incidents, 17.9% of total). The dominance of violent crime, while 31% below the UK average, may be influenced by the town’s proximity to larger urban areas, where such incidents are more commonly reported. In contrast, property-related crimes—particularly vehicle crime and burglary—showed divergent trends, with vehicle crime rising to 6 incidents (10.7% of total) and burglary increasing by 25% to 5 incidents. These shifts could be partially attributed to the start of the summer season, which typically sees an uptick in tourism and associated activities in East Suffolk’s rural and coastal areas. The seasonal context also appears to have had a dampening effect on anti-social behaviour, which fell by 62.5% compared to the previous month, reflecting the influence of longer daylight hours and community engagement during the warmer months. The data also reveals that shoplifting and other thefts were 35% and 31% below the UK average respectively, a trend that may be linked to the town’s smaller retail footprint and the absence of large shopping centres. Overall, Beccles’ crime picture in June 2024 illustrates a combination of local demographics, geographic factors, and seasonal rhythms, with the town’s relatively low crime rate serving as a testament to the effectiveness of community-focused policing and the unique characteristics of its built-up area within a predominantly rural landscape.

June 2024 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with drug-related offences surging by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from one to three incidents. This increase, while statistically significant, remains a small proportion of the overall crime rate and may reflect seasonal factors such as the start of the summer social calendar. Vehicle crime also doubled, climbing to six incidents, a figure that could be linked to increased tourism in the area, as rural East Suffolk typically experiences a seasonal uptick in visitors during the warmer months. Conversely, other thefts dropped sharply by 66.7%, due to heightened awareness or changes in retail activity. The town’s violent crime category, contributing 33.9% of all incidents, remained 31% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by Beccles’ relatively low population density and the absence of high-density urban hubs. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime and the importance of contextualising data within the area’s unique geographic and demographic profile.

Beccles recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, a 24.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.3. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in East Suffolk, where crime rates often dip during the summer months as local populations shift focus to leisure activities. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day—a figure that, when contextualised against the town’s population of 10,095, highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 180 residents, underscoring the comparative safety of Beccles when viewed through a population-scaled lens. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when contrasted with the UK average, which, while not directly comparable here, reinforces the significance of local factors such as community engagement and the town’s rural-urban hybrid character in shaping crime dynamics. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which fell by 62.5% and 33.3% respectively, may partly reflect the influence of summer events or increased community presence during the longer daylight hours.