Mid Suffolk Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mid Suffolk's crime profile in March 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 41.6% of all reported crimes. This is followed by criminal damage and arson at 9.8%, and other theft at 8.5%, creating a crime mix that diverges from the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. The overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 56.4% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, a gap that suggests a combination of local factors influencing crime patterns. The prominence of violent crime in Mid Suffolk, despite its lower rate compared to the UK, may be linked to the area's character as a mix of rural and semi-urban communities where social interactions and local events could contribute to such incidents. Seasonal context in March—a transition to spring with longer evenings—may also play a role, as increased outdoor activity could impact public order and violent crime rates. The area's crime mix includes a significant proportion of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are 84% and 64% below UK averages respectively, pointing to effective local measures in these categories. However, the sharp increase in drug-related crimes compared to the previous month raises questions about potential shifts in local dynamics that may require further analysis. The data underscores the importance of understanding how crime types interact within Mid Suffolk's specific context, rather than relying on broad national comparisons.

March 2025 saw a marked surge in drug-related crimes, rising 250% from four to 14 incidents. This increase, alongside a 200% rise in robbery cases and a 125% jump in anti-social behaviour reports, highlights shifting patterns in the area's crime mix. Violent crimes, which accounted for 41.6% of all incidents, remained 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, illustrating a stark contrast to national trends. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 17.4%, from 23 to 19 cases, a decline that may reflect seasonal changes as evenings lengthen and retail activity shifts. Drug-related crimes in Mid Suffolk are still 63% below the UK average, underscoring the area's relative safety in this category despite the sharp increase. These figures offer residents a tangible insight into the evolving nature of local crime, particularly in relation to substance-related offences.

Mid Suffolk's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 25.9% increase from the previous month's 2.7 per 1,000. This shift places the area's monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 294 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 12 crimes per day, a consistent rate that reflects the overall stability of crime patterns despite the month-on-month increase. When compared to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, Mid Suffolk remains significantly safer, though the rise in certain categories suggests a need for targeted attention. The population context further illustrates that, despite the 25.9% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains low relative to the size of the community, reinforcing the area's generally secure environment.