Kesgrave Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave’s October 2023 crime profile reveals a marked dominance of violent crimes over property-related incidents, a dynamic that may offer insights into the area’s socio-economic and spatial characteristics. With a total crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents—73.8% below the UK average—Kesgrave continues to demonstrate a crime profile significantly lower than national benchmarks. Violent crimes, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents, outpaced property crimes (11 incidents) by a considerable margin. This imbalance may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature within East Suffolk, where smaller communities and limited nightlife could concentrate incidents in specific locations. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween, may have amplified opportunities for violent crime. Vehicle crime, though rising sharply, remains 42% below the UK average, suggesting that localized factors—such as parking arrangements or vehicle security practices—play a role in mitigating risk. The overall low crime rate, coupled with the prominence of violent offences, raises questions about community dynamics, policing focus, and the interplay between population density and crime distribution in this rural-adjacent built-up area.

October saw a stark rise in criminal damage and arson, tripling from one to three incidents—a 200% increase—potentially linked to Halloween activities or seasonal vandalism. Burglary also doubled, and vehicle crime surged from zero to four, suggesting increased vulnerability in residential or commercial areas during darker evenings. In contrast, other theft dropped by 71.4%, and anti-social behaviour fell by 40%, indicating possible seasonal lulls in certain crime types. Violent crimes, though remaining the dominant category, were 59% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), a disparity that may reflect Kesgrave’s smaller population and lower population density compared to urban centres. Vehicle crime’s jump to 0.3 per 1,000—42% below the UK average—suggests localized factors, such as parking patterns or seasonal vehicle usage, may influence this category.

Kesgrave's crime rate in October 2023 rose slightly to 2.1 per 1,000 residents from 2.0 per 1,000 in September, a 6.5% increase. This shift, though modest, reflects localized fluctuations that may align with seasonal rhythms. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in October—a figure that, while low, underscores the consistency of crime patterns in a built-up area with a population of 15,910. When viewed through the lens of monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 468 residents over the course of the month. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, provides context for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime remains exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reinforces Kesgrave’s position as a relatively safe area, even as small monthly variations suggest the need for ongoing monitoring of specific crime categories.