Diss Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Diss, a built-up area within South Norfolk, recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, placing it 10% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, highlights the area’s generally safer profile compared to the UK. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.9% of all reported incidents with 26 cases recorded. This category, though only 1% above the UK average, may be influenced by the month’s seasonal context: dark evenings, holiday gatherings, and the influx of visitors during the Christmas shopping peak. The second most common category was criminal damage and arson, which surged to 10 incidents—92% above the UK average—possibly linked to the increased presence of unoccupied homes during the festive season. This spike, combined with a 23% increase in shoplifting (seven cases), suggests that the combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics may have contributed to these trends. The area’s low levels of burglary (one incident, 64% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (two incidents, 46% below the UK average) indicate that Diss remains a relatively secure environment, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage points to areas requiring closer attention. The overall crime rate, while modest, reflects the interplay between local conditions and broader seasonal patterns, with the holiday period likely contributing to fluctuations in both violent and property-related crimes.

December 2025 saw a dramatic surge in anti-social behaviour, increasing by 400% compared to the previous month, with incidents rising from one to five. This spike, coupled with a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson (from four to ten), suggests a potential link to holiday-related tensions or property neglect during the festive period. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes doubled, moving from zero to two, a figure that may reflect increased social mixing during the season. In contrast, burglary, vehicle crime, and other crimes all declined by 50%, possibly due to holiday-related closures or heightened community vigilance. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category, were only 1% above the UK average, a relatively modest deviation. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which was 92% above the UK average, underscores a localised issue that may require targeted interventions in the coming months.

Diss recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, marking a 55.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, remains 10% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that may reflect seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping peak and the increased presence of visitors. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 159 residents, a monthly exposure that aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile compared to the UK. The shift from the previous month’s rate highlights the volatility of crime statistics in smaller communities, where fluctuations can be more pronounced due to the smaller population base. This context is crucial for residents assessing local safety, as the monthly aggregate provides a broader picture than the daily count alone.