Kesgrave Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast underscores the built-up area’s continued status as a low-crime region within East Suffolk, where violent crime remains the most prevalent category. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 60.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.6%) and criminal damage (11.6%). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by local factors such as community dynamics and the area’s character as a relatively small, possibly rural-influenced built-up region. Seasonal context in May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may likely contribute to the rise in violent offences. Kesgrave’s violent crime rate—1.6 per 1,000—remains 43% below the UK average, a testament to the area’s overall safety. The low rates of property crime, particularly burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and theft (0.1 per 1,000), further illustrate the area’s distinct crime picture compared to more densely populated urban centres. These patterns align with the characteristics of a small, commuter-oriented or semi-rural built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density may mitigate certain types of crime.

Violence and sexual offences saw a sharp 160% increase in May 2025, rising from 10 to 26 incidents. This surge, which now constitutes 60.5% of all crimes, contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000), where Kesgrave’s rate is 43% lower. Simultaneously, drugs-related crimes doubled, reflecting a 100% month-on-month increase, a trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased social activity. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 25%, though it remains 79% below the UK average. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 75%, and robbery incidents fell by two-thirds, suggesting a combination of local dynamics. For residents, the dominance of violent crime—now the most common category—offers a stark contrast to the area’s historically low overall crime rate.

Kesgrave's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 26.2% compared to April's 2.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. This increase, though modest, is notable against the backdrop of a crime rate that remains 66.7% below the UK average. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 370 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s continued safety relative to national standards. Daily, the area saw approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a rate that aligns with the low overall crime profile. While this suggests a manageable level of activity, the rise in violent crimes—now accounting for 60.5% of all incidents—highlights a shift in the crime mix. The population context further illustrates that even with the increase, Kesgrave’s residents face a significantly lower risk than the UK average, with violent crime rates 43% below the national benchmark. This contrast reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe built-up region within East Suffolk.