Mid Suffolk Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Mid Suffolk, just 3 crimes were reported in October 2023—60% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This low rate translates to a daily risk of roughly 12 crimes across the district, or a 1-in-309 chance of being directly affected over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (39.9% of total), criminal damage and arson (13.7%), and other theft (9.5%). These figures align with the area’s character as a largely rural district with limited urban centres, where property crimes and public disorder are less prevalent than in densely populated regions. Seasonal factors may have influenced patterns: shorter evenings and Halloween could have contributed to a slight uptick in violent incidents, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. The data also shows Mid Suffolk’s violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 52% below the UK average for this category, suggesting strong community cohesion or effective local policing strategies. This per-capita perspective highlights how residents face a markedly lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average, even as specific crime types like burglary and vehicle crime see notable fluctuations.

October 2023 saw significant shifts in crime trends, with burglary surging by 420% (from 5 to 26 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 69% (29 to 49). These increases could be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween or the transition to darker evenings, which may have created opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 60% (from 5 to 2) and theft from the person dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), reflecting heightened awareness during the month. The crime mix also shifted: while violent offences remained the largest category (39.9% of total), property crimes accounted for 34% (135 incidents), compared to 35% in the previous month. This suggests a slight rebalancing toward property-related incidents, though both violent and property crime rates remain well below UK averages. Mid Suffolk’s vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) is 81% below the UK average, a figure that would be of interest to residents concerned about car-related thefts in rural areas.

Mid Suffolk’s crime rate in October 2023 (3.2 per 1,000) was 3.3% lower than the previous month’s rate (3.3 per 1,000), indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 12 reported crimes—equivalent to a 1-in-309 chance of being directly affected over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to the UK average, where the equivalent rate would be significantly higher. When scaled to Mid Suffolk’s population of 110,775, the 358 total crimes represent a manageable level of activity for a district with limited urban density. The previous month’s rate also shows a consistent pattern of stability, with no major spikes or drops in overall crime. This suggests that local factors—such as seasonal transitions or community initiatives—may be effectively mitigating risk without drastic interventions. The per-resident perspective further highlights how Mid Suffolk’s crime profile diverges from the UK average, offering a safer environment for residents despite the fluctuations in specific categories.