Kesgrave Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave’s crime rate in June 2025 remained 67.9% below the UK average, standing at 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This figure, while modest, highlights the area’s consistent position as a relatively safe built-up area within East Suffolk. The breakdown of crimes reveals a clear focus on violent offences, which accounted for 53.7% of all reported incidents (22 cases). Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average (1.4 per 1,000 vs 2.9 per 1,000), remain the dominant category, potentially influenced by the area’s proximity to larger urban centers and the seasonal influx of visitors during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.1% of total crimes (7 cases), a rate 72% below the UK average (0.4 per 1,000 vs 1.4 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be attributed to Kesgrave’s rural-adjacent character, where community ties and lower population density tend to mitigate such incidents. Property-related crimes, while less frequent, showed a notable shift: burglary increased by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), linked to increased summer activity or temporary occupancy in residential properties. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer and the beginning of tourism in nearby coastal areas—may also play a role in shaping these patterns. For instance, the rise in public order offences (up 100% from 1 to 2 cases) could be tied to increased foot traffic or events in surrounding regions. However, the overall low crime rate suggests that Kesgrave’s built-up area benefits from a combination of geographic isolation and community-focused policing, which likely contributes to its sustained safety record.

June 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary, public order offences, and vehicle crime each experiencing a 200%, 100%, and 100% increase respectively compared to May. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, signal potential shifts in local dynamics. Burglary, for instance, rose from one to three incidents, possibly linked to summer-related property activity or increased foot traffic in residential areas. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 15.4% (from 26 to 22), a drop that may reflect the impact of targeted policing efforts or seasonal changes in community behavior. The category of violence and sexual offences in Kesgrave remains 51% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000 vs 2.9 per 1,000), a gap that underscores the area’s comparative safety. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 72% below the UK average (0.4 per 1,000 vs 1.4 per 1,000), a statistic that could be attributed to Kesgrave’s quieter, more tightly knit community profile. For residents, the 50% reduction in other theft (from 2 to 1) offers a tangible example of how localized interventions or seasonal patterns might be shaping crime trends.

Kesgrave's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.7. This slight decline aligns with the broader trend of sustained low crime levels in the area, which has consistently remained well below the UK average. On a daily basis, Kesgrave recorded approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively quiet nature of the built-up area. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure to crime was 1 in 388 residents, a statistic that, while seemingly low, reflects the small but stable population of 15,910. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the rarity of crime in their daily lives compared to national trends. The low rate of violent crime, in particular, contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such incidents are far more common. This comparative safety may be linked to Kesgrave’s character as a rural-adjacent built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density often contribute to reduced crime rates. However, the slight increase in burglary and public order offences suggests that localized factors, such as seasonal activity or transient populations, could be influencing these figures.