Mid Suffolk Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mid Suffolk's crime profile in March 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences comprising nearly half (47.3%) of all reported crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such crimes account for 48% of the total. The area's overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents is 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that underscores Mid Suffolk's generally lower crime environment. The dominance of violent crime over property crime may reflect local demographic or geographic factors, such as the presence of smaller communities or limited urban centres where interpersonal conflicts are more likely to occur. Anti-social behaviour, while a growing concern (up 83.3% from February), remains significantly below the UK average (74% below), suggesting effective local interventions or community cohesion. Seasonal patterns also appear to influence crime trends: as March transitions to spring, the lengthening evenings may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and violence, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further data. Meanwhile, property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle crime are consistently below national averages, likely due to Mid Suffolk's rural character, which may reduce opportunities for such crimes compared to densely populated urban areas. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or theft from the person—except for the notable 100% increase in theft from the person—suggests that while crime remains low, targeted efforts may be needed to address emerging patterns.

March 2024 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to two incidents—a stark anomaly requiring closer scrutiny. Anti-social behaviour surged by 83.3%, jumping from 18 to 33 cases, a shift that may reflect seasonal factors as evenings lengthen and social activity increases. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 80%, from 10 to 2 incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in weapon-related crimes during this period. The area's violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap in violent crime trends. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime remain well below national averages, with shoplifting at 0.1 per 1,000 (84% below UK levels) and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (79% below UK levels). These figures indicate that property crimes, while present, are not the dominant concern in Mid Suffolk compared to the UK as a whole.

Mid Suffolk's crime rate in March 2024 rose 7.8% compared to February's 2.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in overall crime. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area's historically low crime profile relative to the UK average. Daily crime statistics show 11 crimes reported each day in March, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 328 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 130 residents. The population context further underscores Mid Suffolk's safety: with 110,775 residents, the area's crime rate remains well below national benchmarks. While the rise from February is notable, the overall rate remains 59.7% below the UK average, indicating that local factors—such as rural demographics or community policing efforts—continue to influence crime trends. The increase in anti-social behaviour and theft from the person, though not statistically significant in isolation, may reflect seasonal shifts as evenings lengthen and community activity patterns change.