Mid Suffolk Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 110,775 residents, 281 crimes were recorded in Mid Suffolk during November 2023, translating to a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 people. This figure is 66.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.5% of all reported incidents (111 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (9.3%) and public order offences (8.9%). These figures align with the area’s character as a largely rural district with limited urban centres, where property crime and violent crime rates remain subdued. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping this month’s patterns: Bonfire Night on 5 November could have contributed to a spike in public order incidents, while the onset of dark evenings may have influenced the timing of certain offences. The absence of major retail hubs or dense population centres likely explains the relatively low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are 82% and 80% below UK averages respectively. However, the data also shows a shift in the crime mix, with violence and sexual offences maintaining a higher proportion than property-related crimes, a trend consistent with rural areas where interpersonal disputes may be more common than commercial theft. This month’s statistics underscore the importance of contextual factors in understanding local crime dynamics, rather than relying solely on aggregate figures.

November 2023 saw several notable shifts in crime patterns for Mid Suffolk. Theft from the person increased by 100% compared to October, rising from one to two incidents—a small but significant change that may reflect heightened caution during the Black Friday shopping period. Robbery also doubled from zero to two cases, though this remains a rare occurrence in the area. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 46.9% (49 to 26 cases), possibly due to increased community vigilance around Bonfire Night or seasonal changes in land use. Other theft decreased by 41.2% (34 to 20), suggesting a potential reduction in targeted retail offences. The overall crime mix continued to skew towards violent and public order offences, with violence and sexual offences remaining 61% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). This contrasts sharply with categories like anti-social behaviour, which are 81% below the UK rate (1.1 per 1,000). For residents, the most concrete insight is the sharp decline in vehicle crime—down 80% from the UK average—indicating that rural parking areas and roadside infrastructure may be less vulnerable to theft compared to urban zones. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing analysis of local trends, as seasonal and economic factors can influence even minor changes in crime rates.

The crime rate in Mid Suffolk dropped by 21.4% from 3.2 per 1,000 in October to 2.5 per 1,000 in November 2023, reflecting a downward trend that aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile. On a daily basis, 9 crimes were reported across the 30-day period, equating to roughly one crime for every 12,308 residents per day. When scaled to the monthly exposure figure, this means that over the course of November, 1 crime occurred for every 394 residents—a rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. For context, the UK’s overall rate of 7.5 per 1,000 implies a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 133 residents, highlighting the stark contrast between Mid Suffolk and more densely populated regions. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area’s safety: with 110,775 residents, the 281 recorded crimes represent just 0.25% of the population. This figure is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it translates to a very low probability of experiencing crime in any given month. The combination of rural geography, limited commercial activity, and strong community policing efforts likely contributes to this disparity. While the UK average includes contributions from major cities and urban centres, Mid Suffolk’s data illustrates how geographic and demographic factors can create a markedly different crime profile, even within the same national framework.