Kesgrave Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave's November 2024 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents — 65.8% below the UK average — presents a paradox: while the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the proportion of violent crimes has risen sharply. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 61% of all reported incidents, a figure that, though still 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, marks a significant shift in the crime profile. This dominance of violent crime over property offences (which made up just 29% of incidents) contrasts with the national trend, where property crimes typically hold a larger share. Seasonal factors may partly explain this pattern: November's short days, the timing of Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping could have contributed to increased social interactions in public spaces, elevating risks of violent encounters. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson — the second most common category — remained 47% below the UK average, reflecting the area's generally low levels of property-related crime. The absence of major spikes in theft or vehicle crime further underscores Kesgrave's distinct character as a built-up area with minimal industrial or commercial activity to drive such offences. This combination of low overall rates and a skewed crime mix highlights the need to address the root causes of the recent violence surge while maintaining the area's broader safety record.

Violence and sexual offences in Kesgrave rose sharply by 127.3% in November, jumping from 11 to 25 incidents. This spike, though still 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, signals a notable shift in the crime profile. Concurrently, drug-related offences doubled from zero to two, while other crime categories also saw a 100% increase. These jumps contrast with a 20% decline in other thefts, which dropped from five to four. The violent crime surge may partly explain the overall rate's rise, despite property crimes remaining at 12 — a figure that constitutes just 29% of total crimes, far below the 61% share of violent offences. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 127% increase in violent incidents, which highlights the need for vigilance during darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night.

Kesgrave's crime rate in November 2024 rose to 2.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 46.6% increase from the previous month's 1.8 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the area's historically low crime profile. On a daily basis, the local rate translates to approximately one crime reported per day across the 30-day period — a figure that, while seemingly high in absolute terms, remains far below the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 388 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this built-up area of East Suffolk. When contextualised against the population of 15,910, this monthly exposure highlights the relative safety of Kesgrave compared to both national benchmarks and its own historical trends. The increase in violent crimes, despite remaining 38% below the UK average, warrants attention to seasonal factors such as reduced daylight and the timing of events like Bonfire Night.