East Suffolk Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 249,664, East Suffolk recorded 1,259 crimes in April 2024, translating to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national trend. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.4% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (11.8%) and anti-social behaviour (9.5%). These patterns align with East Suffolk’s character as a largely rural district with lower population density and fewer high-traffic urban centres, which may contribute to the relatively low overall crime rate. Seasonal factors in April—such as the Easter holiday period and increased outdoor activity during spring—likely influenced the distribution of certain offences. Violent crimes, while still the largest category, were 26% below the UK average for this category, suggesting localised factors may temper broader national trends in this area. The low rate of property crimes compared to the UK average (5.0 vs 7.7) further reinforces the district’s distinct crime profile, linked to its rural nature and lower concentrations of retail or commercial hubs that might drive theft or burglary in more densely populated regions.

April 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime increased by 83.7%, rising from 43 to 79 incidents—a jump that may reflect heightened traffic activity during the Easter period or seasonal shifts in vehicle usage. Shoplifting also rose by 28.6%, with 90 incidents reported compared to 70 in March, possibly linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the spring. Burglary increased by 20%, from 50 to 60, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, theft from the person fell sharply by 92.3%, from 13 to 1, a decline that could be attributed to reduced outdoor activity or heightened awareness during the Easter holiday. Robbery also dropped by 33.3%, from 6 to 4, while public order offences fell by 25.5%, from 94 to 70. These decreases may indicate the effectiveness of local policing during holiday periods or a natural dip in incidents tied to seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences remained 26% below the UK average for this category, a consistent trend that underscores East Suffolk’s relatively low levels of violent crime despite the seasonal context.

East Suffolk’s crime rate in April 2024 (5.0 per 1,000 residents) was marginally lower than the previous month’s rate of 5.1, indicating a stable trend with a -1.8% decrease. This small shift suggests no major upheaval in crime patterns, though the overall rate remains firmly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the district experienced approximately 42 crimes per day in April—a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within East Suffolk’s population size and geographic spread. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 198 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided for direct comparison. When viewed through the lens of population density, the 1,259 crimes reported in April equate to a relatively low incidence per capita, particularly for a district that lacks the high-traffic urban centres common in more densely populated areas. This suggests that East Suffolk’s crime profile is shaped as much by its rural character as by the specific dynamics of local policing and community engagement, which may contribute to the consistent gap between its rates and the national average.