Kesgrave Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave's crime profile in October 2024 reveals a persistent dominance of property crimes over violent incidents, a balance that may reflect the area's character as a low-density built-up zone within East Suffolk. With a total crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents—77.8% below the UK average—the area continues to demonstrate significantly lower levels of criminal activity than the national benchmark. The breakdown of incidents shows property crimes accounting for 50% of the total (14 out of 28), compared to 39.3% for violent crimes (11 out of 28). This disparity could be attributed to the area's limited retail and commercial presence, which may reduce opportunities for theft and burglary while still leaving vulnerabilities in vehicle-related crimes. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the Halloween holiday, may have influenced the timing of incidents. The UK comparison highlights that Kesgrave's violent crime rate is 74% below the national average, a gap that is even more pronounced in categories like public order offences (82% below) and anti-social behaviour (92% below). These figures suggest a community with strong social cohesion and limited exposure to the high-crime environments typical of larger urban centres. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) further reinforces the idea of a relatively safe, rural-adjacent area where crime prevention measures may be more effective. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson—tripling from one to three incidents—raises questions about potential underlying issues, such as vandalism during the Halloween period or changes in local enforcement patterns.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson tripling from one to three incidents, a 200% increase. Vehicle crime also doubled, while other theft rose sharply from zero to five incidents. These spikes contrast with a 26.7% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 15 to 11. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with property crimes accounting for 50% of total incidents compared to 39.3% for violent offences. This mix suggests a focus on non-violent incidents, despite the seasonal context of darker evenings and Halloween. Violent crime in Kesgrave remains 74% below the UK average, a gap that persists despite the month-on-month rise. The absence of significant increases in anti-social behaviour—down 66.7% from three to one incident—adds nuance to the local picture, indicating that some crime categories are stabilising even as others fluctuate.

Kesgrave's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 21.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 1.5 to 1.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns that warrant closer attention. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate but underscores the visibility of incidents within the community. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure equates to one crime for every 568 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in a place of 15,910 people. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Kesgrave compared to the UK average, though the upward trend suggests potential fluctuations tied to seasonal or local factors. The population context further illustrates that even small changes in crime numbers can have a measurable impact on the perceived safety of a closely knit built-up area.