East Suffolk Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Suffolk's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marked a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, which is broadly rural with a mix of coastal and inland communities. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, making up 41.2% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.4%) and anti-social behaviour (10.9%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of tourist activity in coastal areas—may have influenced patterns, though the data shows no direct correlation to seasonal spikes in property crime. Violent crime rates remained lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 2.2 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 2.8 per 1,000. This could reflect a combination of community policing efforts and the area's demographic profile, which includes a significant proportion of older residents and family households. Anti-social behaviour, while a persistent issue, was 57% below the UK average, suggesting effective local initiatives in managing public order. The relatively low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime—both 52% and 56% below UK averages, respectively—may be linked to the region's lower population density and fewer high-traffic retail zones compared to urban centres. However, the slight increase in violent crime compared to previous months deserves closer attention, particularly as summer activities intensify.

June 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery reporting a 150% increase from 2 to 5 incidents, and anti-social behaviour rising by 37.1% (105 to 144). This surge in anti-social behaviour, while still 57% below the UK average, suggests localized pressures during the summer months. Conversely, burglary and shoplifting both declined—burglary fell by 29.2% (72 to 51), and shoplifting dropped 19.5% (77 to 62)—potentially reflecting seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Drug-related offences also rose sharply by 51.5% (33 to 50), a trend that may be influenced by the area's proximity to major transport routes and the influx of visitors during the summer. East Suffolk's violence and sexual offences rate of 2.2 per 1,000 was 20% below the UK average, a consistent pattern that may be attributed to the region's lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. The area's performance in reducing vehicle crime—56% below the UK average—highlights the effectiveness of targeted measures, such as improved street lighting and surveillance in key locations. Residents may find the 52% reduction in shoplifting particularly reassuring, as it indicates that retail-focused crime prevention efforts have had a measurable impact.

East Suffolk's crime rate in June 2024 rose slightly to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 2.7% increase from the previous month's 5.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 44 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 188 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low crime environment compared to the UK average. With a population of 249,664, East Suffolk's crime statistics reflect a balance between rural tranquility and the challenges of managing seasonal increases in specific offences. The comparison to the UK average highlights the area's strength in reducing violent crime and anti-social behaviour, though the slight upward trend in robbery and drug-related offences signals areas requiring further attention. The daily crime count, while seemingly high in absolute terms, is contextually low when considering the region's demographic profile and the absence of major urban hubs. This data suggests that East Suffolk's approach to crime prevention, which includes community engagement and targeted policing, has been largely effective, though the recent increases in certain categories indicate the need for adaptive strategies as the summer season progresses.