Kesgrave Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave's crime rate for January 2024 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 71.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s overall safety, though the data reveals specific concerns that warrant attention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.5% of all crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and public order offences (12.1%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributed to the lower incidence of outdoor crimes, such as vehicle theft and shoplifting, which were both 80% or more below UK averages. However, the 100% increase in shoplifting and other crime compared to December 2023 raises questions about potential changes in local dynamics, such as increased focus on retail areas during the early months of the year or shifts in community activity. The area’s performance on violent crime, while below the UK average, saw an 11.8% decrease compared to the previous month, suggesting that targeted efforts or seasonal factors may have temporarily curbed such incidents. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and shoplifting have shown recent growth, even as the broader crime picture remains comparatively positive.

January 2024 witnessed notable spikes in specific crime categories, with shoplifting and other crime both rising by 100% from the previous month. This increase, though small in absolute terms (one incident each), signals a potential shift in local patterns, possibly linked to post-holiday retail activity or changes in community engagement. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 100% increase, rising from three to six incidents, which may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced daylight hours or changes in social dynamics during the winter period. Conversely, violent crimes decreased by 11.8% (from 17 to 15), a decline that aligns with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), though Kesgrave remains 65% below that benchmark. The area’s performance on specific categories is striking: possession of weapons is 43% above the UK average, while shoplifting, vehicle crime, and other thefts are all 80% or more below national figures, illustrating a combination of local conditions and broader trends.

Kesgrave's crime rate in January 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, with no significant shift in the overall rate (2.1 per 1,000). This consistency suggests that the local environment has maintained its usual patterns, though the month's unique context—shorter days and post-holiday dynamics—may have influenced specific crime types. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 31 days, translating to roughly one crime per day for a population of 15,910. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 482 residents over the course of January—a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance in community spaces. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting Kesgrave's position as a significantly safer area overall. However, the local data reveals nuanced shifts in crime types, such as the 100% increase in shoplifting and other crime, which demand closer attention from residents and local authorities.