Diss Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Diss in August 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences comprising 42.9% of all incidents—nearly double the share of property crimes (19 total). This mix contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents is 38.3% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap consistent with the character of a semi-rural built-up area where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime. Violent crimes, though the most frequent category, remain significantly lower than the UK average, with rates 27% below for violence and sexual offences. Conversely, bicycle theft is starkly higher than the UK average (471% above), a trend likely tied to the area’s local demographics and infrastructure, such as cycling prevalence or limited secure storage options. Seasonal factors, including August’s role as a peak holiday month, may have influenced crime patterns—though burglary rates did not rise as expected, due to fewer vacant homes or effective local prevention measures. The relatively low rate of public order offences (31% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (73% below) further reinforces the area’s generally orderly environment, despite the surge in bicycle theft.

August 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime, drugs, and bicycle theft each doubling from their July figures. This 100.0% increase in vehicle crime (0 → 2) and bicycle theft (2 → 4) may partly reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased cycling during warmer weather or temporary vehicle storage practices. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft both fell by 50.0%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced property crimes (19 total) compared to violent crimes (21 total). The balance between violent and property crimes contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences typically account for a smaller share of total incidents. Diss’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 27% below the UK average, while bicycle theft is 471% above, reflecting local vulnerabilities not seen nationally. For residents, the sharp rise in bicycle theft underscores the need for enhanced security measures for personal property during peak cycling seasons.

Diss recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, a 21.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 38.3% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged approximately two incidents per day, translating to one reported crime for every 202 residents over the month. This low frequency contrasts sharply with larger urban centres, where higher population densities often correlate with elevated crime rates. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the safety of Diss, with crime levels remaining well within the range typical of rural and semi-rural areas. While the monthly exposure statistic (1-in-202) is a local measure and not comparable to UK-wide figures, it provides a clear snapshot of the area’s security profile. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or theft from the person—despite August’s status as a peak holiday month—suggests effective local deterrents or low tourism pressure compared to coastal resorts.