Diss Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Diss during October 2024, accounting for 31.8% of all reported crimes and maintaining a 25% deficit compared to the UK average. This focus on violent crime contrasts with the area’s generally low overall rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21% below the national average. The breakdown reveals a combination of local and national trends, with property crimes such as other theft (15.9% share) and shoplifting (12.7% share) contributing to a broader picture of economic-related offences. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, as the return of darker evenings and the proximity to Halloween likely heightened concerns around public safety, though the significant drop in violence (31.0% month-on-month) suggests a possible reduction in alcohol-fuelled incidents during the month. Meanwhile, the UK average for shoplifting (0.7 per 1,000) was exceeded by 11%, indicating that Diss’s retail environment may present unique challenges for local law enforcement. The relatively low incidence of burglary (1.6% share) and vehicle crime (1.6% share)—both 70% and 79% below the UK average, respectively—further underscores the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its rural character and smaller population. These figures, combined with the sharp rise in drug-related offences (3.2% share, 100.0% increase month-on-month), point to a dynamic local landscape where traditional crime types coexist with emerging concerns.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 31.0% compared to the previous month, despite remaining 25% below the UK average. Conversely, other crime, drugs, and possession of weapons all rose by 100.0%, indicating a potential uptick in less common categories. The drop in shoplifting—33.3% from 12 to 8 cases—suggests a possible impact from seasonal factors such as Halloween, though the increase in other theft (15.9% of total crimes) and its 79% deviation above the UK average raises questions about local economic pressures. For residents, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour—66.7% from 9 to 3 cases—offers a tangible indicator of improved community safety, though this should be contextualised alongside the unexpected rise in drug-related offences.

Diss recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, marking a 19.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This decline suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, though seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the transition into autumn may play a role. On a daily basis, Diss experienced approximately two crimes per day during the month, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 9,876, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 157 residents—a ratio that highlights the area’s comparative safety. While the drop in violent crime aligns with broader trends, the rise in other crime categories such as drug-related offences and possession of weapons introduces complexity, warranting further local observation without overinterpreting the data.