Diss Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Diss during August 2023 reveals a distinctive pattern shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.2% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by criminal damage and arson (13.3%) and anti-social behaviour (13.3%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences constitute 28% of all crimes, indicating that Diss experiences a higher proportion of violent incidents relative to the national trend. The area's crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places it 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that may reflect Diss's smaller population and potentially lower levels of social stratification. However, the balance between violent and property crimes is notable: while property crimes (19) and violent crimes (19) were equal in number, their respective shares of total crimes suggest a more pronounced focus on interpersonal violence than on theft or burglary. This could be linked to the area's built-up character, where community dynamics may influence crime patterns differently than in rural or industrial settings. Seasonal factors also play a role, with August—typically a peak holiday month—increasing burglary risks due to empty homes, though this was not reflected in the data, which saw a 100% increase in burglary from zero to three incidents. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) further highlights Diss's divergence from the UK average, where both categories are more common. These patterns collectively illustrate a community where interpersonal conflicts and property damage feature prominently, but overall crime remains significantly below the national benchmark, due to the area's size, population density, and seasonal rhythms.

August 2023 saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a sharp contrast to the 57.1% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 7 to 3. This shift suggests a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with vehicle-related offences drawing greater attention amid the summer holiday period. The 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, from 3 to 6 incidents, may indicate seasonal pressures on property maintenance in a built-up area. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3%, a trend consistent with the broader decline in public order offences, which fell by 66.7% to just 1 incident. Violence and sexual offences, at 19 cases, remained the most common category, but their rate of 1.9 per 1,000 was 28% below the UK average—a disparity that may reflect Diss's smaller, more closely-knit community structure. Residents may find the 43.2% gap between Diss's rate and the UK average particularly relevant when assessing local safety in comparison to larger urban centres.

Diss recorded 45 crimes in August 2023, translating to 1 crime per day on average—a figure that situates the area well within the lower end of the UK's national spectrum. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents, a ratio that reflects both the area's relatively low crime rate and its population size of 9,876. This monthly exposure is particularly noteworthy when compared to the previous month, which saw a rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents. The 4.2% decline from July to August aligns with seasonal patterns typical of a built-up area in South Norfolk, where summer holidays and tourism may temporarily reduce certain types of crime while increasing others. The daily crime count, though low, offers a tangible measure for residents to contextualise safety in their daily lives, with the average resident having a 0.046% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime during the month. This statistic, while small, underscores the rarity of crime in Diss relative to the UK average, where the same probability would be significantly higher.