Diss Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 in Diss saw a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 26.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, is accompanied by a nuanced crime profile that highlights both areas of concern and relative safety. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.5% of the total, followed by shoplifting at 27.1% and public order offences at 10.4%. The prevalence of violence and sexual offences, though below the UK average by 23%, may be influenced by local dynamics such as the proximity of Diss to larger urban centres or the presence of community hubs that attract diverse populations. Shoplifting, however, stands out as a category where Diss significantly exceeds the UK average by 110%, a discrepancy that could be linked to the area’s retail landscape or the seasonal timing of the month. February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have contributed to a lower overall crime rate, though the persistence of shoplifting suggests that localised factors—such as the timing of sales events or the presence of high-traffic retail areas—play a role. Public order offences, which rose by 25% month-on-month, may reflect the impact of social gatherings during the Christmas and New Year period. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of targeted measures to address specific issues like shoplifting, which remain a persistent challenge. The balance between property and violent crimes also highlights the need for a multifaceted approach to crime prevention, ensuring that both public safety and economic concerns are addressed effectively.

February 2025 saw a significant 100% increase in burglary incidents, with one reported case compared to none in January. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention from residents, particularly those in areas with known vulnerabilities. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 25%, reaching five incidents for the month, a development that may reflect increased social activity during the post-Christmas period or seasonal shifts in behaviour. Conversely, shoplifting incidents decreased by 18.8%, from 16 to 13, suggesting a possible impact of increased policing or retail security measures. Shoplifting remains 110% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge for local authorities. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 25%, and other thefts dropped by 33.3%, potentially reflecting the influence of targeted interventions or seasonal factors. The balance between property crimes (20) and violent crimes (18) underscores a relatively even distribution of crime types, though the proportion of violent offences is still below the UK average for this category.

Diss recorded a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, marking an 11.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This reduction suggests a continued trend of lower crime activity in the area. below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total in a way that is relatable for residents. When viewed through the lens of population, one crime occurred for roughly every 206 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that highlights the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban areas. This monthly exposure rate, while low, should be interpreted alongside the specific crime types reported, which include a notable spike in shoplifting and public order offences. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that while overall crime is lower, certain categories such as shoplifting are significantly above the national benchmark, indicating local factors that may contribute to these trends.