Lowestoft Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked a 2.3% increase in Lowestoft's overall crime rate, rising to 9.4 per 1,000 residents—10.6% above the UK average of 8.5. This elevation, though modest, underscores the area's position as a built-up zone within East Suffolk where crime trends often deviate from national patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.5% of all incidents, with a rate of 4.2 per 1,000—44% above the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's mix of urban and coastal characteristics, where nightlife and public spaces generate opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (1.1 vs 1.5 per 1,000), still represented 12.2% of all reported crimes, suggesting ongoing challenges in community management. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as June marks the beginning of the summer season, when tourism in coastal areas often increases. This influx may contribute to higher incidents of public order offences and anti-social behaviour, though the exact relationship requires further analysis. Property crimes accounted for only 28.1% of the total (186 out of 663), a stark contrast to the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. This divergence could indicate a unique socioeconomic profile in Lowestoft, where violent crime rates are higher than in many other UK areas.

June 2023 saw a significant 100% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 7 to 14. This sharp rise may reflect the start of the summer season, when cycling activity typically increases in the area. Concurrently, 'other crime' also surged by 66.7%, suggesting a broader uptick in unclassified incidents that may include localised disturbances or emerging patterns. In contrast, violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 44.5% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 4.2 per 1,000—44% above the UK average. This imbalance between property and violent crimes highlights a shift in the crime mix, with violent offences dominating despite a slight overall increase in total crime. Robbery, meanwhile, dropped by 80% from May, with only one incident reported in June compared to five the previous month, due to heightened police presence or seasonal changes in criminal activity.

Lowestoft's crime rate in June 2023 rose to 9.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 2.3% increase from May's 9.1. This upward trend aligns with the summer season, when tourism in coastal areas often increases, potentially influencing local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 22 crimes per day in June, a figure that reflects the density of reported incidents over the month. When considering the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 107 residents over the course of June, illustrating the frequency of incidents within the community. While this monthly exposure rate is a local metric, it provides a tangible sense of how crime interacts with daily life in Lowestoft, particularly in public spaces and during peak tourist hours. The comparison to the UK average also highlights a broader context: despite the 10.6% gap between Lowestoft's rate and the national figure, the localised nature of certain crimes—such as bicycle theft and anti-social behaviour—suggests distinct regional factors at play.