Mid Suffolk Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Mid Suffolk's crime picture in May 2024, accounting for 45.9% of all reported crimes. At 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 61.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000 — a significant divergence that underscores the district's generally safer profile. This rate, while relatively low, reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's rural character and limited urban centres. The dominance of violent crime may be partly explained by the district's demographic profile, with older populations and fewer young adults potentially contributing to lower property crime rates. Seasonal patterns also appear to influence activity, as May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may contribute to the prevalence of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the low rate of property crimes, particularly shoplifting and burglary, suggests effective community policing or environmental deterrents. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, meaning Mid Suffolk's rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 47% below — a gap that may reflect both proactive measures and the area's geographical isolation. While direct causal links, the combination of low population density and targeted police presence likely contributes to this disparity.

May 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Theft from the person surged by 100%, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, while robbery also doubled from 0 to 1. These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight vulnerabilities in personal safety during late-night or isolated activities. Conversely, burglary fell by 52%, dropping from 25 to 12 incidents — a trend consistent with improved home security measures or seasonal factors. The category of vehicle crime also declined by 45.5%, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during the month. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, remained 47% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour rose by 59.1%, potentially reflecting increased socialising during May's longer evenings. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns, influenced by both environmental and seasonal factors.

Mid Suffolk's crime rate remained stable in May 2024 at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity, though the broader context reveals a stark contrast to national trends. Locally, 351 crimes were reported over 31 days, averaging 11 crimes per day — a figure that, while low, reflects the area's generally safer profile. When scaled to the population of 110,775, this translates to one reported crime for every 316 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be far higher. The stability in crime rates may also indicate effective local policing or community initiatives, though such factors are not explicitly mentioned in the data. The absence of a UK-wide daily crime comparison means this local figure stands as a unique benchmark for Mid Suffolk's safety profile.