Kesgrave Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 marked an unexpected shift in Kesgrave’s crime profile, with drug-related offences surging by 100% from zero to two incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month’s absence of such crimes. This spike, alongside a similar increase in shoplifting and public order offences, highlights a sudden focus on low-level, non-violent crimes. While overall crime rates remained exceptionally low, the 1.5 per 1,000 figure—80.5% below the UK average—underscored Kesgrave’s position as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK. The dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 58.3% of all incidents, is notable; though 65% below the UK average for this category, the 14 reported cases still represent a significant proportion of the area’s total crime burden. Seasonal factors may have played a role: the Easter period, coupled with spring weather encouraging increased outdoor activity, could have influenced the rise in public order offences. However, the sharp declines in criminal damage and arson (87.5% drop) and anti-social behaviour (60% drop) suggest that targeted interventions or seasonal patterns may have contributed to these reductions. The area’s low crime rate, when contextualised against the UK average, raises questions about local factors—such as community policing, socio-economic conditions, or the built environment—that may be sustaining this trend. Kesgrave’s data illustrates a combination of persistent low-level crime and the relative absence of more severe incidents, a pattern that warrants further local analysis.

April 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences doubled from zero to two incidents, while shoplifting and public order offences both increased by 100% from zero to one and one to two respectively. These jumps contrast sharply with significant declines in other areas: criminal damage and arson fell by 87.5% (from eight to one), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 60% (from five to two). The shift in crime mix highlights a marked focus on property-related and public order issues, despite the overall rate remaining well below the UK average. Violent crimes—accounting for 58.3% of all incidents—remained 65% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. For residents, the doubling of drug-related crimes may signal a need for targeted awareness or local interventions, though the overall trend remains one of relative safety.

Kesgrave’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, a 47.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This decline places the area firmly in the safer end of the UK’s crime spectrum, with a total rate 80.5% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. Monthly exposure calculations reveal that, over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 663 residents—a figure that underscores the relatively low incidence of crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK’s broader context, Kesgrave’s performance in categories such as violence and sexual offences (65% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (92% below) highlights a stark contrast to national trends. This suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or socio-economic conditions—may be contributing to the area’s lower crime profile. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that, despite the absolute numbers being small, the relative safety of Kesgrave is evident when benchmarked against both regional and national figures.