East Suffolk Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Suffolk recorded 1,115 crimes in April 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—41.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, when contextualised against the district's population of 249,664, highlights the relatively low volume of crime in a rural area. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.2% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.9%) and anti-social behaviour (10.5%). These patterns may reflect the area's seasonal dynamics, with the Easter period and spring weather likely contributing to increased outdoor activity and associated incidents. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, remained 31% below the UK average for this category, a disparity that could be partly explained by East Suffolk's rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density may mitigate certain types of conflict. Anti-social behaviour, also significantly below the UK average by 62%, may indicate effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The overall crime rate, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance during periods of heightened activity, such as the Easter holidays, when transient populations and changing routines can influence crime patterns.

April 2025 saw a striking 600% increase in theft from the person, rising from one incident in March to seven in April. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened awareness or specific incidents during the Easter period. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 23.6% compared to March, potentially linked to seasonal shifts in retail activity. Violent crime remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.2% of all crimes, though it remained 31% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, another significant category, was 62% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend. The 50% increase in drug-related crimes from 24 to 36 cases also warrants attention. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in East Suffolk, with some categories responding to seasonal patterns and others showing persistent disparities compared to national averages.

East Suffolk's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 3.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area's generally lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the district recorded an average of 37 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 224 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the local population of 249,664, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. The population context further highlights that East Suffolk, as a largely rural district, may see fewer crimes per capita than densely populated urban centres, where crime rates tend to cluster more tightly. This comparison underscores the importance of considering both local and national benchmarks when assessing public safety.