East Suffolk Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violent and sexual offences dominated East Suffolk's crime profile in October 2024, contributing 43.5% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, was 21% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents placed East Suffolk 39.5% below the UK average, a significant gap that reflects broader socioeconomic factors. Seasonal dynamics played a role, with darker evenings and Halloween potentially influencing patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle theft remained well below UK averages, violent crime's prominence suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The area's low crime rate may be partly attributed to its rural character, with fewer densely populated urban centres driving higher crime rates. However, the rise in drug-related incidents highlights emerging challenges that require attention. This data illustrates a combination of local conditions, with violent crime serving as the primary driver of East Suffolk's monthly crime profile.

Violent crime dominated October's statistics, accounting for 43.5% of all reported incidents. This category was 21% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend. Drug-related crimes saw the most significant increase, rising 38.1% from 21 to 29 incidents, though this remains 62% below the UK average. Conversely, burglary dropped 29.8% to 40 incidents, likely reflecting improved security measures or seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 29.2%, possibly linked to Halloween's impact on community engagement. Bicycle theft increased by 36.4% to 15 cases, which is 25% above the UK average, suggesting a growing issue in local transport hubs. These shifts highlight the area's unique crime dynamics, with violent offences persisting as the primary concern.

East Suffolk's crime rate in October 2024 remained stable at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 1.4% decrease from the previous month's 5.0. This consistency suggests no major spikes or dips in overall activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 39 crimes per day, a figure that reflects local patterns but lacks direct UK comparison data. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents, placing the area well below the UK average in terms of exposure. With a population of 249,664, the low rate highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies, though the absence of a UK daily equivalent means context is limited to East Suffolk alone. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime is present, it remains proportionally rare compared to national benchmarks.