Mid Suffolk Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Mid Suffolk maintained a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 57.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a notable dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 43% of all reported incidents, compared to 26% for property crimes. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, contributing 169 cases—1.5 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 49% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a combination of community safety initiatives and the area’s rural character, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 17% of all crimes, with a rate 59% below the UK average. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of the summer, may influence these patterns. Longer daylight hours and the onset of tourism in rural areas could contribute to increased social interactions, affecting both violent and anti-social behaviour rates. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crimes like burglary or vehicle crime suggests that the area’s lower population density and a more dispersed housing layout may act as a deterrent. This balance between violent and property crime underscores a unique local dynamic, where community cohesion and environmental factors likely play a role in shaping the crime picture.

June 2023 saw an 18.7% increase in Mid Suffolk’s overall crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 3.0 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend was driven by a 150% surge in bicycle theft, a 100% rise in robbery, and a 90% increase in ‘other crime’—a category that includes a range of minor offences. These spikes may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased cycling activity during longer summer days or the emergence of transient populations linked to tourism. Conversely, property crimes like burglary and shoplifting declined. Burglary fell by 25%, from 20 to 15 incidents, possibly due to heightened awareness or community-based prevention efforts. Shoplifting dropped by 13.3%, from 15 to 13 cases, which could indicate effective policing in retail areas or the impact of local initiatives targeting theft. The persistent gap between Mid Suffolk’s violent crime rate and the UK average remains striking: violence and sexual offences here are 49% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 59% below. This suggests that local factors—such as strong community ties or effective local policing—may contribute to the area’s relative safety. For residents, the 150% rise in bicycle theft is a concrete concern, highlighting the need for increased security measures for personal property during the summer months.

Mid Suffolk’s June 2023 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents represents an 18.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.0, reflecting a modest but measurable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 13 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 282 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised within Mid Suffolk’s population of 110,775, illustrates that the area’s residents face a much lower risk of victimisation compared to the national picture. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the disparity: while the UK average crime rate is 8.5 per 1,000, Mid Suffolk’s rate is nearly half that. This contrast may be attributed to the area’s rural nature, which typically correlates with lower crime rates due to factors such as lower population density and stronger community networks. However, the month-on-month increase in crime suggests that seasonal factors—such as the start of the summer and increased tourism—could temporarily elevate certain types of offences. The absence of a UK daily crime comparison means that the local context remains the primary lens through which these figures must be interpreted, reinforcing the importance of area-specific analysis in understanding crime trends.