East Suffolk Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Suffolk's February 2024 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 32.4% below the UK average, highlighting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.1% of all crimes, with 491 incidents reported, a rate of 2.0 per 1,000. This category, while dominant, remains 20% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with the area’s historical emphasis on community policing and low-density urban planning. Anti-social behaviour followed with 106 incidents (8.9% of total crimes), at a rate of 0.4 per 1,000, 62% below the UK average—a figure that may reflect the district’s rural character and lower population density. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, aligns with the pre-spring lull typically observed in East Suffolk, where crime rates tend to dip during colder periods. However, the notable increase in vehicle crime and bicycle theft suggests that transport-related vulnerabilities may be emerging, linked to changing commuter patterns or vehicle storage practices in the area. These trends, while not yet disrupting the overall safety profile, warrant closer attention from residents and local authorities.

Vehicle crime in East Suffolk rose sharply by 39.1% in February, jumping from 46 to 64 incidents. This increase, coupled with a 38.5% rise in bicycle theft, points to heightened vulnerability in transport-related assets. The district's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) is 20% below the UK average, though this category still accounts for 41.1% of all crimes reported. Conversely, anti-social behaviour remains significantly lower than the UK average, at 62% below, reflecting a persistent pattern of community-level safety. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding vehicle-related crimes, as the spike in this category outpaces other types. The decrease in robbery by 33.3% (from 6 to 4 incidents) offers a contrasting trend, though this reduction may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during winter months.

East Suffolk's crime rate in February 2024 remained stable compared to January, declining by 1.8% to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, 41 crimes were reported across the district, translating to roughly one crime for every 209 residents over the course of the month. When viewed through a population lens, this rate places East Suffolk well below the UK average, reflecting a broader trend of lower crime prevalence in this area. The stability in the monthly rate contrasts with the UK-wide seasonal fluctuations typically seen in winter months, though East Suffolk’s relatively low crime environment appears resilient to such patterns. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, underscores the importance of localised awareness, particularly given the recent upward trends in specific crime categories.