Lowestoft Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Lowestoft's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 45.6% of all reported incidents and significantly exceeding the UK average. This category, at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, reflects a persistent challenge for local authorities, likely influenced by the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces. The town's coastal location and seasonal rhythms—such as the transition into darker evenings—may contribute to higher rates of violence during October. Anti-social behaviour (14.9%) and criminal damage and arson (12.9%) followed as the next most common crime types, with the latter seeing a sharp 27.8% increase compared to the previous month. This surge in property damage could be linked to the approach of Halloween, when vandalism peaks in some areas. Shoplifting and public order offences both fell below UK averages, due to lower retail activity and more controlled public spaces. The overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents placed Lowestoft 1.3% below the UK average, suggesting that while certain categories remain elevated, the area's broader crime profile is relatively stable. This contrast highlights the need for targeted interventions in violence-related incidents, while the decline in some categories indicates effective policing or community measures in other areas.

October 2025 saw a 27.8% rise in criminal damage and arson, increasing from 54 to 69 incidents. This surge may reflect heightened seasonal tensions or targeted vandalism during darker evenings. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 80%, from 10 to 2 cases, likely due to reduced cycling activity as temperatures dropped. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 45.6% of all crimes, a rate 32% higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Shoplifting fell by 31.8% to 30 incidents, possibly linked to lower foot traffic in retail areas as Halloween approached. Anti-social behaviour, at 80 incidents, remained below the UK average by 13%, indicating a relatively stable local environment for community interactions.

Lowestoft's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a 5.4% decrease from the previous month's 8.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition into shorter evenings, though Halloween's influence may have had a limited impact. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 17 reported crimes, equivalent to one crime for every 132 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to the UK average. The population of 70,875 means individual risk is spread across a large community, though concentrated hotspots—such as the town centre—may see higher localised activity. The drop from August to October suggests a possible seasonal pattern, with cooler weather reducing outdoor crime opportunities.