Diss Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Diss, a built-up area within South Norfolk, reported a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, placing it 42.2% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This marked discrepancy highlights the area’s generally low crime profile, a trend consistent with its rural context and limited urban density. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (14 cases, 29.8% of total), anti-social behaviour (9 cases, 19.2%), and shoplifting (7 cases, 14.9%). These figures reflect the seasonal character of July, a month marked by summer holidays, increased tourism, and reduced school activity. The prominence of violence and sexual offences may be partially attributed to the area’s proximity to major transport routes and the transient nature of summer visitors. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average by 37%, could be influenced by the heightened social interactions typical of the season. Shoplifting, which rose sharply in July, may be linked to the influx of tourists and the corresponding pressure on local retail environments. While property crimes in Diss remain below the UK average, the category of possession of weapons saw a significant 275% increase over the national benchmark, suggesting specific local factors that warrant further examination.

July 2023 saw a sharp 250% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, consistent with peak summer tourism, may partly explain the spike in retail-related crimes as temporary visitors and local residents alike navigate busy high streets. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 200%, from 1 to 3 incidents, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 275%. This anomaly could reflect heightened tensions in specific community spaces during the summer months. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 66.7%, dropping from 3 to 1 case, linked to seasonal shifts in substance use patterns. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted: while violent crimes accounted for 29.8% of total incidents, property crimes remained lower than the UK average by 24%. This contrast suggests that Diss’s crime profile, though low overall, exhibits unique dynamics in how different categories evolve month-on-month.

Diss recorded a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, a 20.3% decrease from June’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns in rural areas, where summer holidays and reduced foot traffic in non-tourist zones may lower opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over the 31 days of July, a figure that reflects the area’s generally low crime profile compared to urban centres. When scaled to the population of 9,876, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 210 residents. This statistic contextualises the likelihood of experiencing crime in Diss relative to its size, offering a tangible measure for residents. The area’s position 42.2% below the UK average underscores its distinctiveness as a low-crime built-up area within a rural region, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may contribute to sustained safety. However, the rise in specific categories like shoplifting and weapons possession suggests targeted vulnerabilities that require closer attention.