Kesgrave Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave's crime profile in October 2025 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property crime, a trend that may reflect the area's character as a built-up locality within East Suffolk. The overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents is 61% below the UK average of 7.7, with violent crime accounting for 57.5% of all reported incidents. This stark imbalance contrasts with national patterns, where property crime often dominates. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, occurs at 1.7 per 1,000, 36% below the UK average. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings in October and the proximity of Halloween, may contribute to the elevated violent crime rate. However, the absence of specific data on local events or demographics means these connections remain tentative. Property crime, while lower in absolute numbers, still accounts for 29% of all incidents, with other theft and criminal damage and arson making up the remainder. The low levels of anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.1 per 1,000), both significantly below UK averages, suggest a community with relatively low levels of disorderly conduct. This profile aligns with the characteristics of smaller built-up areas, where social cohesion and local policing may play a role in maintaining lower crime rates. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter daylight hours and Halloween-related activities, could also influence patterns of violence, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

Violent crime in Kesgrave surged by 145.5% month-on-month, rising from 11 to 27 incidents. This shift highlights a stark imbalance, with violent crimes now comprising 57.5% of total reports, compared to 28% for property crimes. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, is 36% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson saw a 200% increase, jumping from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike may relate to seasonal factors such as Halloween. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.2 per 1,000, is 84% below the UK average, suggesting a generally low level of such incidents. Residents might find the 73.5% monthly increase in overall crime rate noteworthy, though the area remains well below national benchmarks.

Kesgrave's crime rate in October 2025 rose sharply to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 73.5% increase from the previous month's 1.7 per 1,000. This places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, with violent crime alone accounting for 57.5% of all reported incidents. Daily crime figures show an average of two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a rate that, while low, reflects a marked uptick from September. When contextualised by population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-339 residents highlights the relative safety of Kesgrave compared to national trends. This contrasts with broader UK patterns, where violent crime typically accounts for a smaller share of total incidents. The area's built-up nature within East Suffolk may contribute to its distinct profile, with lower property crime rates but higher violent crime incidents compared to more rural or industrial regions. However, the absence of data on local demographics or infrastructure means these observations remain speculative.