Diss Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Diss, the crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 in March 2024 translates to a daily risk that remains comfortably below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, 29.9% lower than the national benchmark, positions Diss as a relatively safe area within South Norfolk. The most common crimes—violence and sexual offences (35.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (32.1%)—reflect the area’s character as a market town with a mix of retail and community spaces. The dominance of violent crimes, while concerning, may be partially explained by the town’s proximity to nearby urban centres and the seasonal shift into spring, which often brings increased foot traffic to local amenities. Anti-social behaviour, though rising, remains a localised issue compared to the UK average, possibly linked to the extended daylight hours and socialising patterns during March. Other theft and criminal damage also feature prominently. This suggests that while Diss faces challenges in managing certain crime types, its overall profile is distinct from larger urban areas, where property crimes often dominate. The seasonal context of March—clock changes and lengthening evenings—may contribute to fluctuations in crime patterns, but the area’s low overall rate indicates effective community policing and environmental factors that deter broader criminal activity.

March 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in three crime categories: anti-social behaviour (112.5% rise), other theft (150% rise), and vehicle crime (100% rise). These shifts altered the crime mix, with violent crimes (19 incidents) accounting for 35.9% of all reported crimes—a decrease from the previous month’s balance. Anti-social behaviour, now the second most common category, was 47% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This contrast with other categories, such as shoplifting (67% below UK average) and vehicle crime (57% below UK average), underscores the localised nature of certain issues. A resident might find the 112.5% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as it suggests heightened tensions during the transition to spring. This rise may partly explain the broader shift in crime patterns.

In March 2024, Diss recorded a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 47.1% increase from February’s 3.7 per 1,000. This rise, though notable, remains 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day, translating to roughly one crime for every 186 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, though it remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. The population context further highlights Diss’s relative safety: with 9,876 residents, the 53 reported crimes in March equate to a manageable scale for community policing efforts. While the increase from February may suggest seasonal shifts—such as longer evenings and springtime activity— Diss’s overall crime rate continues to lag behind UK averages, reflecting the area’s distinct demographic and geographic profile.