Diss Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Diss maintained a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, 26.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower crime density in the built-up area within South Norfolk. month-on-month increase from October’s 5.3 per 1,000 indicates minor fluctuations. The balance between property and violent crimes remains a defining feature of the area’s crime profile: property-related incidents (23) slightly outpaced violent crimes (20), with the former accounting for 42.6% of total reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category at 37% of total crimes, saw a 20% decline from October, while property crimes like shoplifting and criminal damage rose sharply. Seasonal factors likely influenced these trends, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping potentially contributing to spikes in shoplifting and public disorder. The UK comparison underscores Diss’s relative safety, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour, which were 43% below the national average. However, the 36% above-average rate for criminal damage and arson suggests vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or community resilience. The area’s semi-rural character, combined with its proximity to natural landscapes, may explain the lower violent crime rates compared to more densely populated regions. This dynamic interplay of environmental and social factors continues to shape Diss’s crime picture, requiring ongoing analysis to identify emerging patterns.

November 2023 marked a notable shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting incidents surging by 100% from zero to six, and criminal damage and arson doubling from four to eight. This spike in property-related crimes contrasts with a 20% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 25 to 20. The drop in violent crime, while welcome, may partly explain the broader balance between property and violent crimes, with property offences now accounting for 42.6% of total incidents compared to 37% for violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average, with a 43% deficit, suggesting community cohesion or effective local interventions. Meanwhile, bicycle theft rose by 100% to one incident, a figure that aligns with the UK average but highlights the vulnerability of personal property in areas with limited surveillance. Residents may find the 3.8% month-on-month increase in overall crime rates a useful indicator for understanding local security dynamics, particularly during seasonal events like Bonfire Night.

The crime rate in Diss for November 2023 rose slightly by 3.8% compared to October’s 5.3 per 1,000, settling at 5.5 per 1,000. This places the area firmly below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a gap of 26.7% that persists despite the upward trend. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported incidents per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak periods. When scaled to the population of 9,876, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 183 residents. This ratio, though modest, reflects a consistent pattern of relatively low crime density in Diss compared to national benchmarks. The local context—characterised by a mix of rural and semi-rural landscapes—may contribute to the lower rates from the data alone. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can have measurable impacts on community perception, particularly when compared to larger urban centres with higher crime concentrations.