East Suffolk Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate East Suffolk's crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 42.9% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 32.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights a broader pattern of lower violent crime rates in East Suffolk compared to national trends, though the region still experiences significant localised issues. The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter daylight hours, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely contributes to the prominence of violent crime, as darker evenings may increase opportunities for unobserved incidents. While anti-social behaviour (12.0%) and criminal damage (10.0%) follow as the next most common categories, their rates remain lower than UK averages, suggesting a combination of community cohesion and effective local policing strategies. The data also reveals a combination of property crime and violent crime, with property offences (401) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (577), though the latter's dominance underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. This month's statistics reflect a landscape where violent crime remains the primary concern, but the overall rate of reported crime continues to show resilience compared to national benchmarks.

October 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 100% (3 to 6 cases), a sharp rise that may reflect heightened opportunistic activity during Halloween. Burglary also rose by 31.4% (51 to 67), potentially linked to seasonal property neglect or increased domestic activity during the month. Conversely, robbery fell by 66.7% (6 to 2), a decrease that may indicate improved security measures or reduced public vulnerability. The area's violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 15% below the UK average, with anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) showing an even more pronounced 53% deficit. However, 'other crime' (0.2 per 1,000) is 43% above the UK average, a category that may include unclassified or emerging issues. For residents, the 100% increase in theft from the person is a clear warning to remain vigilant in crowded public spaces, particularly during the Halloween period. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns, where seasonal factors and local initiatives can drive both increases and decreases in specific categories.

East Suffolk's crime rate in October 2023 (5.4 per 1,000) represents a 7.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable trend towards lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 43 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 186 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to East Suffolk's population of 249,664, suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents per individual. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents considering the broader implications of crime statistics, as it translates abstract rates into tangible probabilities. The previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000 underscores a downward trajectory. gap from the UK average remains a consistent feature of East Suffolk's crime profile. These comparisons highlight the area's relative safety, even as specific categories like 'other crime' occasionally deviate from national norms. For local authorities, the data reinforces the need to balance general crime reduction efforts with targeted responses to emerging categories that may not align with broader trends.