Kesgrave Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave's crime rate in December 2023 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 70.8% below the UK average of 7.2. This stark contrast underscores the area's consistently lower crime profile, a trend that has persisted despite seasonal factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.5% of the 33 total incidents reported. This category's rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average, a gap that may be attributed to Kesgrave's character as a built-up area within East Suffolk, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to reduced violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson each accounted for 9.1% of crimes, though both remain significantly below national averages. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, extended darkness, and the closure of some homes during the holidays—may have influenced the types of crimes reported. For instance, the absence of a spike in property crimes (which typically rise during festive periods) suggests that local measures, such as increased visibility of security cameras or community patrols, may have mitigated risks. However, the 100% increase in public order offences and the doubling of drug-related incidents highlight areas requiring further attention. These shifts could be linked to the area's proximity to larger urban centres, where illicit activity might spill over into smaller communities during peak holiday periods. The overall picture, while showing a marked improvement in violent crime, indicates that the interplay of local factors and broader regional trends continues to shape Kesgrave's crime profile.

December 2023 saw a 32% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, dropping from 25 to 17 incidents. This decline, coupled with a 60% reduction in other theft (from 5 to 2), suggests a possible seasonal shift in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, drug-related offences doubled, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, while public order offences surged by 100% (from 0 to 3). These increases contrast with the overall downward trend, though they remain far below the UK average for drugs (50% below) and public order (58% below). Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, but at 3 incidents, it still lags significantly behind the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. The violent crime rate in Kesgrave (1.1 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average for this category, illustrating a consistent gap in the area's crime profile.

Kesgrave's crime rate in December 2023 fell by 25.3% compared to November, dropping from 2.8 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 70.8% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a gap that has widened slightly over the past year. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in December, a figure that remains consistent with historical patterns for this time of year. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 482 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic reflects the area's relatively low crime profile, though the population-scaled perspective highlights the rarity of incidents even in the context of a built-up area. The combination of seasonal factors—such as Christmas shopping and dark evenings—likely contributed to the fluctuation in crime types, though the overall trend remains one of sustained improvement.