Diss Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Diss during October 2023, accounting for 48.1% of all reported incidents. With 25 cases recorded, this category not only outpaced other crime types but also remained 7% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 33.8% deficit compared to the national average of 8.0, a figure that underscores Diss’s relative safety. This contrast with the UK profile may be attributed to the area’s semi-rural nature, where community cohesion and limited urban density can act as natural deterrents to more severe criminal activity. Seasonal factors also played a role, as the transition into darker evenings and the Halloween period likely influenced patterns of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. While public order incidents rose 19% above the UK average, the broader trend of declining violent crime suggests that local efforts—such as targeted policing or community engagement—may be contributing to this positive trajectory. The prominence of violence and sexual offences, however, indicates a need for continued focus on interventions that address interpersonal conflict and support vulnerable groups within the population.

October 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with burglary and robbery both doubling from the previous month. Burglary increased by 200% (1 to 3 incidents), while robbery rose by 100% (0 to 2 incidents), reflecting a shift in property crime trends. In contrast, anti-social behaviour dropped by 66.7% (from 12 to 4 incidents), a decline consistent with the seasonal context of shorter evenings and the start of the school term. Violence and sexual offences, though still the dominant category, fell by 35.9% (from 39 to 25 incidents), remaining 7% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Public order offences, however, rose 19% above the UK average, highlighting a notable divergence in local patterns. For residents, the sharp increase in burglary may warrant heightened awareness of home security measures, particularly given the area’s semi-rural layout and potential for isolated properties.

Diss recorded a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, a 33.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns seen in the built-up area’s historical data, where seasonal transitions often correlate with reduced crime activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 9,876, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 190 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s overall safety profile. This monthly aggregate does not account for fluctuations in daily crime patterns, which may be influenced by factors such as local events or community initiatives. The comparison to the UK average—where Diss’s rate is 33.8% below the national figure—further highlights the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its semi-rural character and limited exposure to high-density urban dynamics.