Kesgrave Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave’s crime profile in January 2025 continues to reflect a stark contrast to the UK average, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents—77.5% below the national figure of 7.1 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 65.4% of all incidents (17 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (15.4%, 4 cases). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues, though the overall volume remains exceptionally low. Seasonal factors likely play a role in shaping these patterns, as January typically sees reduced foot traffic in retail areas and fewer opportunities for outdoor crimes due to shorter days. The area’s low violent crime rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 56% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Kesgrave’s character as a relatively small built-up area within East Suffolk, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced tensions. However, the rise in possession of weapons and vehicle crime highlights the need for vigilance in specific areas, even as the broader picture remains reassuringly safe. This data underscores the importance of context: while Kesgrave’s crime rate is among the lowest in the UK, localized fluctuations—such as the 100% increase in weapon-related incidents—require targeted attention to ensure continued safety.

January 2025 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, with one incident reported after none in the previous month. This rise, though statistically small, may signal a shift in local dynamics or unmet policing priorities. Vehicle crime also doubled to one incident, and public order offences increased from zero to one, suggesting potential gaps in addressing low-level disturbances. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 50% (from two to one incident), and violent crimes dropped by 32% (from 25 to 17), a decline that aligns with the seasonal slowdown in outdoor activity. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents is 56% below the UK average for this category, while criminal damage and arson (0.3 per 1,000) are 41% below the national figure. These disparities highlight Kesgrave’s unique profile, where violent crime is lower than in many comparable areas, but specific low-level incidents remain areas of concern for residents.

Kesgrave's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a 23.8% decline from the previous month's 2.1 per 1,000. This reduction places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, with residents experiencing a crime rate 77.5% lower than the national figure. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 612 residents, illustrating the relatively sparse distribution of incidents. Given Kesgrave's population of 15,910, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is markedly lower than in larger urban areas. The decrease may partly reflect seasonal patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the specific rise in possession of weapons and vehicle crime indicates that local factors—such as changes in community behavior or policing focus—could be influencing the crime mix.