Mid Suffolk Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Mid Suffolk's February 2026 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places it 56.2% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relative safety. This rural district, characterised by low population density and strong community policing, continues to demonstrate a crime profile distinct from major urban centres. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.3% of all crimes, though this category remains 40% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (8.9%) and criminal damage (7.3%) followed as the next most common incidents, both significantly underperforming national benchmarks. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may contribute to lower overall crime levels, though the persistence of violent offences suggests local factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies play a role. The area's low shoplifting rate (0.2 per 1,000) and absence of bicycle theft (0.0 per 1,000) align with patterns typical of rural regions with fewer retail hubs and less commuter traffic. However, the sharp rise in drug-related offences—doubling from January—raises questions about emerging local challenges. While direct links to specific causes, the combination of seasonal lulls and targeted policing efforts likely explains the area's continued position as one of the UK's safest local authority districts.

February saw a marked 25.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, dropping from 200 to 149 cases. This reduction may be linked to seasonal factors, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could reduce opportunities for such incidents. Conversely, drug-related offences surged by 100%, rising from 7 to 14 cases—a sharp increase that outpaces other categories. Shoplifting also rose by 83.3%, with 22 incidents reported, though this remains 66% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour increased by 55.6%, reflecting a 10-case jump from 18 to 28, which may signal growing tensions in local communities. Violent crime's share of total incidents fell from 54.4% in January to 47.3%, suggesting a shift towards property-related offences. However, violent crime rates in Mid Suffolk (1.4 per 1,000) remain 40% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relative safety in this category despite the month-on-month decline.

Mid Suffolk's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 10.7% decline from the previous month's 3.2 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, positioning the area as significantly safer than the national picture. Over 28 days, 11 crimes were reported daily on average—a figure that, while low, highlights the persistence of localised incidents. When scaled to the area's population of 110,775, this translates to one reported crime for every 352 residents over the course of the month. The reduction in violent crime, which dropped by 25.5% compared to January, may reflect seasonal lulls in public activity during February's colder weather. However, the sharp rise in drug-related offences—doubling from 7 to 14 cases—suggests a need for further analysis of local factors contributing to this shift. The area's relatively low crime rate, despite being a rural district, aligns with patterns seen in regions with strong community policing and lower population densities, though the spike in drug offences complicates this narrative.