Kesgrave Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with an overall rate of 1.9 crimes per 1,000 residents — 74% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category at 14 incidents (46.7% of total), remain 65% below the UK average (0.9 vs 2.6 per 1,000). This anomaly in the crime mix may reflect the area's character as a small built-up district within East Suffolk, where community ties and lower population density likely reduce opportunities for violent crime. Property crimes, while lower in absolute numbers, also show significant gaps: criminal damage and arson (0.4 per 1,000) are 25% below the UK average, and shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) is 52% below. The seasonal context of November — with Bonfire Night events and the early start of Black Friday shopping — likely influenced crime patterns. Despite the surge in shoplifting linked to retail promotions, the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, consistent with the area's rural-adjacent nature and limited urban infrastructure. The breakdown also highlights anti-social behaviour as a relatively rare occurrence (0.2 per 1,000), 81% below the UK average, further reinforcing the area's distinct crime profile compared to more densely populated regions.

November 2025 saw a 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike coincides with Black Friday promotions, which typically draw more foot traffic to local retail outlets. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 48.1%, from 27 to 14, possibly reflecting the seasonal shift towards quieter evenings and reduced social gatherings. Other thefts also dropped sharply by 80%, from 5 to 1, indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. Violence and sexual offences in Kesgrave remain 65% below the UK average (0.9 vs 2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or policing presence may contribute to this sustained gap. For residents, the shoplifting increase highlights the need for vigilance during high-traffic shopping periods, even in areas with overall low crime rates.

Kesgrave's crime rate in November 2025 dropped to 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 35.9% decrease from October's 3.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition into darker evenings and the closure of temporary retail events that typically draw crowds during autumn. On a daily basis, the area recorded one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a steady but low-level presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the local population, this means that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 530 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres, where daily crime rates are typically much higher. The population context further highlights that Kesgrave's small size and lower density may contribute to the reduced likelihood of encounters with crime, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies could also play a role.