Diss Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

September 2024 marked a combination of rising and falling crime trends in Diss, a built-up area within South Norfolk. The overall crime rate stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 2.6% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.2% of all incidents, followed by other theft (18.0%) and shoplifting (15.4%). This distribution reflects the area’s character as a small urban centre with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university term—likely contributed to the surge in violence-related offences, as freshers’ week and increased foot traffic in local areas may have created conditions conducive to such incidents. Conversely, the drop in shoplifting could be attributed to the winding down of summer tourism. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were lower than the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing strategies in these areas. The data also highlights the stark disparity in specific crime types, with other theft and shoplifting far exceeding national averages, which may be linked to the presence of retail hubs or high-street activity in Diss. These patterns underscore the need for localized analysis rather than broad generalizations, as the area’s unique mix of rural and urban elements shapes its crime dynamics differently from larger cities or more remote regions.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 81.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 16 to 29 incidents. This surge, though not uncommon during the transition to autumn, stands out as the most significant month-on-month shift in the area. Concurrently, shoplifting fell by 45.5% (from 22 to 12), and vehicle crime and drug-related offences both dropped by 50%. These reductions may reflect seasonal patterns, such as the return to structured routines after the summer holidays. Violence and sexual offences in Diss (2.9 per 1,000) are 11% above the UK average, while other theft (1.4 per 1,000) is 164% above the national rate. This stark divergence from the UK average for specific categories suggests localized factors, such as the built-up area’s proximity to educational institutions, may be influencing crime trends. For residents, the sharp rise in violence-related incidents is a clear indicator of areas requiring targeted community support or policing focus.

Diss recorded a crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, a 3.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend seen in other parts of the UK during late summer, though local factors may play a role. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day, a figure that provides context for residents assessing risk in their daily routines. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 127 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Diss within the typical range for similarly sized built-up areas in rural Norfolk. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime remains a concern, the absolute number of incidents remains relatively low given the area’s size. This suggests that local policing efforts and community initiatives may be effectively managing crime levels, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.