Mid Suffolk Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mid Suffolk’s crime rate for September 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This low rate reflects the area’s generally rural character, where crime tends to be concentrated in specific pockets rather than widespread. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (45.6% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (10.5%). These patterns are consistent with a region where social services and community engagement may temper more severe criminal activity. Seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers’ week, likely contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, though the overall trend remains significantly below national averages. The dominance of violent crimes over property-related offences suggests that local dynamics, such as community cohesion or policing strategies, may be more effective in deterring theft and burglary. However, the low levels of shoplifting and vehicle crime—both 78% and 85% below UK averages—highlight the effectiveness of targeted interventions in high-risk areas. While the area’s crime profile remains stable, the seasonal context of September, with evenings drawing in and student populations returning, may require heightened awareness from residents and local authorities to address emerging patterns.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery incidents, rising from zero to two cases. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms, underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour increased by 20%, reaching 30 incidents—a figure that may be linked to the return of students and the start of the academic term. Possession of weapons also rose by 40%, from five to seven cases, a category that is 43% above the UK average. These increases contrast with significant declines in shoplifting (76.7% drop) and drugs-related offences (41.7% drop), which may reflect seasonal shifts in criminal activity or the impact of local enforcement efforts. The violent crime category, though still the most common, was 47% below the UK average, suggesting that Mid Suffolk’s approach to addressing violence and sexual offences is yielding positive results. Residents should be particularly mindful of the rise in robbery and anti-social behaviour, as these trends could signal a shift in local crime patterns during the transition to autumn.

Mid Suffolk’s crime rate in September 2024 fell by 7.2% compared to August 2024, dropping from 3.4 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, aligns with the broader trend of reduced property-related crimes, such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, which both fell sharply. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 11 crimes per day in September, a figure that remains well below the UK average. When scaled to the population of 110,775, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 322 residents—a statistic that places Mid Suffolk among the safest areas in the country. This low exposure rate is further reinforced by the fact that most crime categories, including criminal damage, anti-social behaviour, and burglary, are significantly below UK averages. However, the increase in robbery and possession of weapons highlights the need for continued monitoring, as these categories may indicate vulnerabilities in specific contexts, such as public spaces or areas with transient populations. The combination of a declining overall rate and targeted improvements in property crime suggests that local initiatives are having a measurable impact, though the rise in violent and anti-social incidents warrants further attention.