Mid Suffolk Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 110,775, Mid Suffolk recorded 361 crimes in November 2024—a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This places the district 56.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the area's rural character and relatively low population density. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (161 incidents, 44.6% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (29 incidents, 8.0%) and other theft (27 incidents, 7.5%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of November, a month marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the pre-Christmas shopping rush. The prominence of violent crime may partly reflect the limited availability of informal social support networks in rural areas. Conversely, the unusually low rates of anti-social behaviour (6.4% of total) and public order offences (7.2%) suggest a community with strong local norms around public conduct. The district's property crime rate is also lower than the UK average, potentially influenced by the lower concentration of commercial premises and high-value assets in a largely rural setting. This combination of factors creates a distinct crime profile that diverges from densely populated urban centres.

November 2024 saw several notable shifts in Mid Suffolk's crime profile. Drug-related incidents surged by 233.3%, rising from 3 to 10 cases—a jump that could reflect increased illicit activity around the Black Friday shopping period. Theft from the person also rose sharply, doubling from 1 to 3 incidents, possibly linked to the same seasonal context. Meanwhile, possession of weapons increased by 150%, with 10 reported cases compared to 4 in the previous month. These increases contrast with declines in other categories: criminal damage and arson fell by 23.7% (38 to 29 incidents), and public order offences dropped by 21.2% (33 to 26). The reduction in criminal damage may be connected to the timing of Bonfire Night, which could have temporarily deterred such activity through increased policing or community vigilance. Mid Suffolk's violent crime rate (1.5 per 1,000) is 42% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 82% below the national benchmark. This suggests that the district's low population density and rural character may contribute to fewer opportunities for such crimes to occur. For residents, the sharp increase in drug-related offences offers a concrete data point to consider when assessing local safety trends.

Mid Suffolk's crime rate in November 2024 (3.3 per 1,000) was 0.9% higher than the previous month's rate of 3.2 per 1,000—a negligible change that indicates overall stability. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 12 reported crimes per day, a figure that, while concrete, must be contextualised within the district's population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 307 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. When scaled to the district's population of 110,775, the 361 recorded crimes represent a proportionally smaller burden than would be expected in a more densely populated area. This comparison highlights how Mid Suffolk's rural nature inherently limits certain types of crime, such as burglary and vehicle theft, which are more common in urban settings. However, the sharp rise in drug-related offences raises questions about whether this trend could become more pronounced in future months. For residents, the 1-in-307 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk that may feel more manageable compared to the experiences of those in larger, more densely populated areas.