Kesgrave Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Kesgrave, there was one reported crime in February 2025, a rate of 1.4 per 1,000. This places the area 79.1% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (13.6%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues, though the low overall rate indicates a relatively safe environment. February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, may contribute to the subdued crime levels, as seasonal patterns often influence both violent and property crimes. The area’s character as a built-up district within East Suffolk, likely with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may explain the distribution of crimes, with anti-social behaviour and violence concentrated in areas with higher foot traffic or community interactions. The low property crime rate (5 incidents) compared to violent crimes (9) also reflects a possible emphasis on community policing or lower economic pressures in the area. While direct causes, the pre-spring lull in activity may partly explain the lower-than-expected crime levels for this time of year.

February 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 47.1% compared to the previous month, dropping from 17 to 9 incidents. This decline may be consistent with seasonal patterns, as colder weather and shorter daylight hours often reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a shift that could reflect specific local events or increased community tensions during the month. Theft from the person and drugs offences both doubled from zero to one incident, marking a notable increase in these categories. Anti-social behaviour in Kesgrave remains 69% below the UK average, suggesting that while local spikes occur, the area generally maintains lower rates for this category. The violent crime rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 74% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, indicating that even within the context of local fluctuations, Kesgrave continues to perform significantly better than national benchmarks. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories stabilizing while others show marked shifts, requiring ongoing monitoring to understand underlying factors.

The crime rate in Kesgrave for February 2025 (1.4 per 1,000) represents a 15.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one crime occurring per day in the area, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in specific contexts. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 723 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Kesgrave among the safest areas in the UK. With a population of 15,910, this means that the likelihood of any individual being directly affected by crime in February was minimal. The previous month’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000, though only slightly higher, highlights the volatility of crime trends even at such low levels. When scaled to the local population, the 723:1 ratio illustrates that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in any given month, though the absolute number of incidents—22 in total—remains a tangible reminder of the risks that exist. These figures, when compared to the UK average, reinforce Kesgrave’s position as a low-crime area, with its residents facing significantly lower risks than those in other parts of the country.