Kesgrave Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave's August 2023 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 59.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the built-up area's relatively low crime profile, even as seasonal factors such as August's peak holiday season may influence local dynamics. The top three crime types—anti-social behaviour (32.7% of total), violence and sexual offences (26.9%), and other theft (17.3%)—reflect patterns consistent with a small urban centre where social interactions and retail presence shape crime trends. Anti-social behaviour, while surging in August, remains below the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.9 per 1,000, are 66% below the UK's 2.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August—marked by increased tourism and potentially vacant homes—may partly explain the slight uptick in reported incidents, though the overall rate remains firmly in the safer bracket compared to national data. These figures suggest that Kesgrave's crime profile is shaped by a combination of local demographics, policing effectiveness, and the rhythms of a small East Suffolk community.

August 2023 saw a 325% month-on-month increase in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 4 to 17 incidents. This spike, the most dramatic shift in the data, outpaced even the 125% rise in other theft cases (from 4 to 9). The category's UK average of 1.4 per 1,000 (24% below Kesgrave's 1.1 per 1,000) suggests local enforcement may be more effective in curbing such incidents. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), aligning with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Violent crimes remained 66% below the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000. For residents, the 1-in-306 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible sense of local risk, though the overall rate remains well below national levels.

Kesgrave's August 2023 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 67.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.0 per 1,000. This shift, while notable, remains 59.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported in Kesgrave over the 31 days of August, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 306 residents. When contextualised against the area's population of 15,910, this suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a monthly basis. However, the 67.7% month-on-month rise indicates a recent acceleration in reported incidents, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. This contrast highlights Kesgrave's relatively safer profile compared to the UK average, even as local trends show short-term volatility.