East Suffolk Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crimes formed the dominant category in East Suffolk’s October 2024 crime profile, accounting for 43.5% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 1222 total crimes, placing it 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores East Suffolk’s generally safer environment compared to national trends, though the prominence of violent offences suggests specific local dynamics at play. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, Halloween, and the end of the university term—may have influenced crime patterns, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or social activity. While property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary remained below UK averages, the dominance of violent crimes highlights the need for targeted community safety strategies. East Suffolk’s relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences further distinguish it from national profiles, possibly reflecting effective local policing or community engagement efforts. The data also indicates that criminal damage and arson, though lower than the UK average, remain a consistent concern, linked to the area’s rural character and seasonal property use. These findings illustrate a region with a manageable crime profile, but one where violent crime requires continued attention.

Violent crimes dominated East Suffolk’s crime profile in October, accounting for 43.5% of all incidents and remaining 21% below the UK average for this category. This trend is consistent with the area’s relatively low violent crime rates compared to national benchmarks. Month-on-month changes revealed notable shifts: drug-related offences increased by 38.1%, likely linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings, while burglary fell by 29.8%, possibly reflecting improved security measures or reduced outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 29.2%, a decline that may align with local initiatives or the impact of community engagement during the month. Bicycle theft rose by 36.4%, suggesting increased theft activity in areas with high cycling populations, though this category still remains 25% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in East Suffolk, with certain categories showing resilience against national trends.

East Suffolk's crime rate in October 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly by 1.4% to 4.9 per 1,000 residents from 5.0 per 1,000 in September. This continuity suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends during the transition from autumn to winter. Daily crime statistics show an average of 39 crimes reported each day in October, reflecting a consistent level of activity despite seasonal changes. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 204 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. While this rate is significantly lower than the UK average, the daily and monthly figures highlight the manageable scale of crime in East Suffolk relative to its population of 249,664. The stability in crime rates contrasts with national trends, where East Suffolk’s performance consistently outperforms the UK average by over 39%.