East Suffolk Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Suffolk’s crime rate for June 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that positions the area as 34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This consistent performance reflects the district’s broader safety profile, though the June data reveals a nuanced picture shaped by seasonal dynamics. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.7%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). These patterns are typical for a largely rural and coastal area, where the influx of summer visitors can influence local crime trends. The prominence of violence and sexual offences, despite being 20% below the UK average, may be linked to the district’s mix of urban and rural environments, with towns like Lowestoft and Ipswich serving as hubs for both residential and tourist activity. Anti-social behaviour’s relatively low rate (58% below the UK average) suggests effective community policing or a lower density of nightlife venues. Seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and increased tourism, likely contribute to the slight uptick in certain crimes, including burglary and other theft, while others like robbery and theft from the person saw minor declines. The overall crime rate, though slightly higher than May’s 4.7 per 1,000, remains a testament to the area’s ongoing success in maintaining public safety despite the challenges of managing seasonal fluctuations.

June 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences surging by 94.4% compared to the previous month, rising from 18 to 35 incidents. This sharp increase, while not uncommon in areas with seasonal tourism, may be linked to the start of summer, when transient populations can influence local crime patterns. Other theft also rose significantly, up 44.9% (from 69 to 100), suggesting a possible shift in criminal activity toward property crimes during warmer weather. Burglary increased by 41.0% (from 39 to 55), a trend that may reflect heightened opportunities in residential areas during the summer months. Conversely, crimes such as theft from the person and robbery both declined slightly, with the latter dropping by 12.5% (from 8 to 7). These decreases, though modest, align with the broader pattern of East Suffolk consistently performing below UK averages for violent and property crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained 20% below the UK average, illustrating the area’s resilience in managing high-risk categories despite the overall rate increase.

East Suffolk’s crime rate in June 2025 rose to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 13.1% increase from the previous month’s 4.7 per 1,000. This upward shift, though modest, contrasts with the area’s ongoing position as one of the UK’s safest regions, remaining 34.6% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, East Suffolk recorded approximately 44 crimes per day in June, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 187 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area, even as the rate fluctuates slightly from month to month. The population context further reinforces this: with 249,664 residents, East Suffolk’s crime statistics reflect a balance between its rural character and the presence of coastal towns that attract seasonal visitors. While the increase in June may signal temporary pressures, the overall trend remains consistent with the area’s historical safety profile.