Kesgrave Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Kesgrave’s crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 76.6% below the UK average of 6.4, a figure that translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per 28 days. This low rate, however, does not obscure the types of crimes that dominate the local landscape: violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.8% of all incidents, followed by other theft (13.0%) and anti-social behaviour (8.7%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—likely contributes to the subdued levels of property crime and shoplifting, which saw a 75% monthly decline. Despite this, violent crime remains a persistent concern, with rates 70% below the UK average but still representing nearly half of all reported incidents. The area’s character as a built-up part of rural East Suffolk may explain the relative absence of high-volume retail or nightlife hubs, which typically drive shoplifting and public order offences. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft—150% above the UK average—suggests a unique local factor, possibly linked to commuting patterns or infrastructure. These findings illustrate how Kesgrave’s crime profile, while generally safe, reflects the interplay of seasonal, demographic, and geographic influences that shape risk for residents.

February saw a 200% increase in other theft, driven by a jump from one to three incidents. This rise, coupled with a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, suggests a shift in crime dynamics. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 75%, from four to one incident, possibly reflecting seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during winter. The most striking anomaly is bicycle theft, which was 150% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories that remained well below national rates. Violent crimes also fell sharply, down 38.9% from 18 to 11, though they still accounted for nearly half of all incidents. For residents, the 150% spike in bicycle theft may prompt closer attention to securing bikes, especially in areas with high cycling activity.

Kesgrave’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, an 11.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.6. This slight decline, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of a pre-spring lull, where reduced outdoor activity and colder weather may temper certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the population of 15,910. When scaled to monthly exposure, this equates to one reported crime for every 692 residents—a ratio that highlights the rarity of crime in this built-up area of East Suffolk. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the daily and monthly metrics offer a tangible sense of safety for residents, suggesting that the likelihood of encountering crime in Kesgrave is exceptionally low compared to national trends.