Kesgrave Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Kesgrave's January 2026 crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 76.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, underscoring its relatively low crime profile. The most prevalent offences were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 69.2% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (15.4%) and anti-social behaviour (3.9%). This distribution reflects a pattern consistent with a built-up area in East Suffolk, where violent crimes often occur in public spaces and retail zones. The seasonal context of January—marked by shorter days, post-holiday periods, and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the lower incidence of outdoor crimes but may also amplify tensions in confined spaces, explaining the rise in violent incidents. Despite the overall safety, the sharp increase in shoplifting and vehicle crime highlights vulnerabilities in specific sectors. The area's low crime rate, while reassuring, necessitates targeted awareness, particularly in high-risk zones. The contrast with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 56% higher, suggests Kesgrave's unique demographic and geographic factors, possibly including a smaller population and lower density, act as natural deterrents. However, the month-on-month shifts in crime types warrant further scrutiny to prevent emerging trends from escalating.

January 2026 saw a stark rise in shoplifting, with the category doubling from zero to four incidents, a 100% increase. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, signals a growing concern for retail areas. Concurrently, vehicle crime also rose by 100%, with one incident reported, likely linked to the area's road networks and parking infrastructure. Violent crimes, including sexual offences, increased by 38.5% to 18 incidents, a figure that remains 56% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Residents should be particularly alert to these trends in public spaces, where targeted interventions may be necessary. The decline in criminal damage and arson by 75% suggests a potential reduction in vandalism, though the overall crime mix remains skewed towards violent and property offences. These shifts highlight the need for tailored community strategies to address emerging patterns.

Kesgrave's January 2026 crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.1% decrease from the previous month's 1.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in January, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in specific areas. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 612 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, highlighting Kesgrave's comparatively safer environment despite the noted increases in certain crime categories. The population context further illustrates that even with a small number of total crimes, the distribution across the community can have localized impacts, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or specific vulnerabilities.