Diss Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected finding in May 2023 was the 100% increase in possession of weapons, which rose from zero to two incidents, placing this category 186% above the UK average. This marked shift contrasts with the overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 — 43.8% below the UK average of 8.0 — a figure that underscores Diss’s generally low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the breakdown, accounting for 36.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (13.6%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a rural built-up district, where property crimes are less common due to lower population density and stronger community ties. Seasonal factors may have influenced the rise in weapons possession, as longer evenings and bank holidays could have increased social interactions in public spaces. Shoplifting and burglary were significantly below the UK average, with shoplifting at 59% below and burglary at 68% below. The low prevalence of property crimes, combined with the unexpected spike in weapons-related offences, highlights a unique mix of crime trends in Diss this month.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in both drugs-related offences and possession of weapons, with the latter category reaching 0.2 per 1,000 — 186% above the UK average. This sharp rise, from zero to two incidents, contrasts with an 83.3% drop in burglary and other theft, which fell from six to one. Such a stark shift in crime mix — from property to violent and weapons-related offences — may reflect seasonal changes, as longer evenings and bank holidays in May could influence socialising patterns. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type, though it was 40% below the UK average. The contrast between rising weapon possession and falling burglary suggests a combination of local dynamics. Residents may find the 100% increase in drugs-related offences particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a sudden spike in a category typically rare in the area.

Diss recorded a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 in May 2023, marking a 32.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continuing trend of reduced criminal activity, though seasonal factors may influence this shift. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population of 9,876, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 224 residents over the course of the month. Such a low monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low crime burden in Diss compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the presence of specific crime types, the overall risk to individuals remains significantly lower than the national context. This aligns with Diss’s character as a largely rural built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to sustained lower crime rates.