Mid Suffolk Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mid Suffolk's crime profile in July 2024 reveals a striking anomaly: violence and sexual offences, though the most frequently reported category (44.3% of total crimes), occurred at a rate 51% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000 vs 2.9 per 1,000). This contrasts with the overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000, which is 60.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently lower-than-average criminal activity. The breakdown shows that property crimes (130 incidents) and violent crimes (160 incidents) accounted for the majority of reports, though both categories were significantly below UK averages. Seasonal factors in July—peak tourism, festivals, and schools being out—likely contributed to shifts in crime patterns, such as increased vehicle crime (15 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (35 incidents). However, the area's low crime rate may also reflect its character as a largely rural district with smaller communities and lower population density, factors that could reduce opportunities for certain crimes. The dominance of violent offences over property crimes suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than economic motivations, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

July 2024 saw a stark 87.5% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 8 to 15 incidents, a jump that may reflect heightened traffic during summer festivals and events. Conversely, drug-related crimes plummeted by 91.7%, falling from 12 to 1, a shift that could indicate seasonal changes in substance use patterns or improved enforcement. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (44.3% of total crimes), though their rate (1.4 per 1,000) was 51% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 79% below the UK rate, suggesting that community-focused initiatives may be reducing disruptive incidents. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local dynamics and broader crime trends.

Mid Suffolk's crime rate in July 2024 (3.3 per 1,000 residents) marked a 4.1% decrease from June's 3.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. This decline aligns with the area's historically low crime profile, which remains 60.7% below the UK average. On a daily basis, 12 crimes were reported in July, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 307 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in this region. With a population of 110,775, the local context suggests that community engagement and policing strategies may be contributing to sustained low levels of crime from the data alone.