Kesgrave Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave's crime rate in August 2025 remained exceptionally low at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 81.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends is underscored by the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 56.5% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, occurred at a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—72% below the UK average. The area's crime profile reflects a unique interplay between its built-up character and seasonal dynamics. As a rural-adjacent town in East Suffolk, Kesgrave's limited urban density likely contributes to lower property crime rates compared to major cities. However, August's peak holiday season may have temporarily influenced patterns, with increased tourism and empty homes potentially elevating burglary risks. Despite this, the overall rate of property crimes (9 incidents) remains below the UK average, though the 100% increase in burglary from July highlights localized fluctuations. The breakdown of crimes also reveals a significant disparity in public order offences, which dropped to 4.4% of total incidents, compared to the UK average of 60% for this category. This divergence may be attributed to Kesgrave's smaller population and lower nightlife activity, which are known to drive public order issues in larger urban centres. Seasonal context further supports these observations: August, as a peak holiday month, typically sees higher tourism and transient populations, factors that may increase vulnerability to certain crimes while reducing others. The data illustrates a complex but stable crime picture, where low overall rates persist despite occasional spikes in specific categories.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle crime, each category rising from zero to one or three incidents. This surge, though limited in scale, contrasts with declines in other theft (-66.7%), public order (-50.0%), and criminal damage and arson (-25.0%). The shift in crime mix highlights a notable rise in property-related offences, which now account for 43.5% of all crimes (9 property crimes out of 21 total), compared to 56.5% in violent crimes. This balance is strikingly different from the UK average, where property crimes make up 28% of the total, and violent crimes 72%. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime in Kesgrave, remain 72% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The increase in burglary is particularly noteworthy, as August is typically a peak holiday month, potentially linked to empty homes and increased tourism. Residents may find the 100% rise in vehicle crime, though minimal in absolute terms, a cause for brief concern during late-night parking in local areas.

Kesgrave's crime rate in August 2025 dropped to 1.5 per 1,000 residents, a 17.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 1.8 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, reflects a broader trend of reduced activity across several categories. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 692 residents. This low frequency underscores the area's relatively safe environment compared to national averages. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 15,910 residents of Kesgrave collectively experienced a crime rate that is 81.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The combination of low crime numbers and a stable population size means that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average. However, the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories—such as the 100% increase in burglary—suggest that localized factors may influence short-term trends, even within an overall downward trajectory.