Kesgrave Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Kesgrave recorded a crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 78.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.4% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (17.4%) and other theft (17.4%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflict and property-related issues, though at a significantly lower scale than typical urban centres. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued crime environment. While violence and sexual offences remain the largest category, their rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 84% below the UK average, indicating a marked divergence from national patterns. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.1 per 1,000), both 90% and 80% below UK averages respectively, further reinforces the area's quiet character. This data aligns with Kesgrave's likely rural or semi-rural nature, where lower population density and community cohesion may temper incidents of disorder. The absence of significant property crime spikes, despite the 17.4% share of other theft, suggests targeted rather than widespread criminal activity. Overall, the statistics illustrate a community where crime is infrequent, with most incidents confined to specific categories and limited in scale.

February 2024 saw a 30% decrease in Kesgrave's crime rate compared to January, dropping from 2.1 to 1.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline was driven by steep reductions in anti-social behaviour (-83.3%), public order offences (-75%), and violence and sexual offences (-53.3%). However, three categories experienced sharp increases: criminal damage and arson (+100%), bicycle theft (+100%), and drugs (+100%). The rise in criminal damage and arson—from two to four incidents—suggests potential seasonal factors or unmet needs in the community. Bicycle theft, which doubled from zero to two reports, may reflect increased local cycling activity or targeted theft in specific areas. The drugs category, which also doubled from zero to two reports, indicates a possible shift in criminal activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences, though reduced, still remain 84% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This contrast underscores Kesgrave's unique position compared to national trends. For residents, the most concrete insight is the 1-in-692 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms.

Kesgrave's February 2024 crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 represents a 30% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.1, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day during February, a figure that, while small, highlights the ongoing presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 15,910 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 692 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, which sees significantly higher crime rates across all categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Kesgrave's residents face a far lower probability of being directly affected by crime than the national average, a disparity that may be attributed to the area's rural character and community dynamics. While the daily crime count is low, the fluctuations in specific categories—such as the doubling of criminal damage and arson—suggest that certain issues require closer attention. These figures collectively illustrate a community where crime is both infrequent and relatively contained, offering reassurance to residents while also highlighting areas for targeted awareness.