East Suffolk Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Suffolk's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights a consistently low crime environment, though seasonal factors such as the return to school and university term patterns may have influenced specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.1% of all reported crimes, the highest proportion, yet these incidents were 20% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 10.5%, with a notable 57% gap from national figures, potentially reflecting the area's community engagement initiatives. The breakdown of crime types reveals a dominance of property-related offences, with shoplifting and burglary contributing significantly to the total. However, the area's overall safety profile remains strong, as evidenced by the low rates of violent crime and property theft compared to national benchmarks. Seasonal transitions in September, including the return of students and shifting daylight hours, may have contributed to fluctuations in certain crime categories, though the overall stability in crime rates suggests effective local policing and community support mechanisms.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in September 2024 was the 67.6% increase in burglary cases, rising from 34 to 57 incidents. This jump contrasts with the 40% decline in robbery, which fell from 5 to 3. Bicycle theft also surged by 57.1%, reflecting a 4% rise in this category compared to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 43.1% of all crimes, yet they were 20% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 10.5% of total crimes, was 57% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's community-focused policing strategies. The sharp rise in burglary cases could be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased property visibility during shorter evenings in September.

East Suffolk's crime rate in September 2024 remained stable at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 0.6% increase from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000. This suggests continuity in local crime patterns despite seasonal transitions. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 41 reported crimes, a figure that reflects the region's overall low crime profile compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in East Suffolk. When considering the population of 249,664, this translates to a manageable level of crime that does not significantly disrupt daily life. However, the 35.1% gap between East Suffolk's rate and the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 highlights the area's distinct safety profile, potentially influenced by its geographical characteristics and community structures.