East Suffolk Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

East Suffolk's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 32.4% below the UK average of 6.8. This performance underscores a consistent pattern of lower-than-national crime rates, particularly in property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.1% of all recorded crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.1%) and anti-social behaviour (8.0%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributed to the lower-than-usual levels of shoplifting and vehicle crime, though these were offset by increases in burglary and robbery. The area's relatively low crime profile may reflect its rural character, with fewer densely populated urban centres typically associated with higher violent crime rates. East Suffolk's anti-social behaviour rate was 57% below the UK average, a trend that aligns with the district's broader emphasis on community policing and local engagement initiatives. The balance between property and violent crime also highlights the area's distinct profile, with property offences comprising 42.2% of all incidents compared to 44.1% for violent crime—a narrower gap than typically seen in more urbanised regions. These statistics, when viewed through the lens of East Suffolk's geography and seasonal rhythms, illustrate a crime picture shaped by both local characteristics and national trends.

January saw a 39% decrease in vehicle crime, the largest monthly drop in the dataset, likely linked to shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for theft. Shoplifting also fell by 31.3%, though this was offset by a 31.8% rise in burglary and a 33.3% increase in robbery. Violent crime, which accounts for 44.1% of all incidents, remained 20% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, was 57% below the UK rate, a trend consistent with East Suffolk's broader pattern of lower property crime. The drop in drugs-related offences by 20.8% may reflect seasonal patterns, as post-holiday periods typically see reduced illicit activity. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local conditions and national crime trends.

East Suffolk's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 5.9% compared to December's 4.4 per 1,000.4% below the UK average. This increase, while notable, is offset by sustained improvements in several categories. Locally, 37 crimes were reported daily in January, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 1,156 incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 216 residents, a statistic that reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The population of 249,664 means that the absolute number of crimes is distributed across a broad base, but the rise from the previous month suggests a need to monitor emerging patterns. This monthly exposure figure, while low, is a reminder that even small shifts in crime rates can have measurable impacts on community perception and policing priorities.