Kesgrave Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

May 2024 saw Kesgrave's crime rate remain significantly lower than the UK average, with 1.8 crimes per 1,000 residents — a figure 78.6% below the national average of 8.4 per 1,000. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (37.9% of all crimes), public order offences (13.8%), and anti-social behaviour (10.3%). These patterns align with seasonal factors typical of a built-up area in East Suffolk, where longer evenings and bank holidays in May likely contributed to increased socialising and outdoor activity. While violent crime accounted for nearly 40% of incidents, the overall crime rate remained exceptionally low compared to the UK, suggesting a combination of effective local policing and community factors. Property crimes, including shoplifting and bicycle theft, were also below national averages, though bicycle theft was 25% higher than the UK rate. The low level of violent crime — particularly the 75% gap below the UK average for violence and sexual offences — may reflect Kesgrave's character as a smaller, relatively stable built-up area with limited nightlife or high-risk environments. However, the seasonal context of May, with its extended daylight hours and increased social events, may have contributed to the specific distribution of offences observed.

The month-on-month crime rate in Kesgrave rose by 20.5% from 1.5 to 1.8 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, though it remains far below the UK average. This increase was driven by a 200% rise in criminal damage and arson cases (from 1 to 3 incidents) and a 100% increase in both burglary (from 0 to 1) and public order offences (from 2 to 4). Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 21.4% compared to April, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns as May's warmer weather and longer evenings reduced indoor congregation but increased outdoor activity. The area's violent crime rate — 0.7 per 1,000 residents — is 75% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a gap that persists despite the month-on-month decline. Public order offences, which rose to 13.8% of all crimes, were 52% below the UK average, suggesting that local enforcement or community dynamics may be keeping such incidents in check. Bicycle theft, the only crime type in Kesgrave exceeding the UK average (0.1 vs 0.1 per 1,000), may indicate a small but growing issue linked to local cycling infrastructure or events.

Kesgrave's May 2024 crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 20.5% increase from the previous month's 1.5 per 1,000, though this remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 549 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than most UK areas, reflecting the area's small population of 15,910. On a daily basis, the average number of crimes recorded was approximately 1 per day, a figure that would be difficult to perceive as a regular pattern for local residents. This context suggests that while the month-on-month increase is notable, it does not represent a substantial shift in overall safety for Kesgrave. The area's population size further contextualises these figures: with just over 15,000 residents, even a 20.5% rise in the crime rate translates to a relatively modest absolute increase of 3 incidents. The comparison to the UK average also underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community factors in maintaining low crime levels, despite the seasonal uptick in social activity and outdoor events typical of May.