Diss Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Diss, a built-up area within South Norfolk, saw a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 in January 2025 — 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects broader trends in local safety, with violent crimes decreasing significantly and property crimes remaining relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (35.2% of total crimes), followed by shoplifting (29.6%) and public order issues (7.4%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.5 per 1,000, while Diss recorded 1.9 per 1,000 — 24% below the national rate. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the pattern: January, a post-holiday month with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, may have dampened outdoor crimes typically associated with busier periods. However, shoplifting rates in Diss remained sharply elevated, 158% above the UK average, suggesting local retail environments or enforcement challenges could be influencing this category. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK overall indicates effective community policing or environmental factors that deter criminal activity, though the persistence of shoplifting highlights a specific vulnerability requiring targeted interventions.

January 2025 brought notable shifts in Diss’s crime profile, with violence and sexual offences declining by 24% compared to the previous month, from 25 to 19 incidents. This reduction aligns with the post-holiday lull in activity and shorter winter days, which may limit opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, shoplifting saw a stark 158% increase above the UK average, despite accounting for 29.6% of total crimes locally — a figure that underscores the need for enhanced retail security measures. Among property crimes, criminal damage and arson rose by 100% (from 2 to 4 incidents), though this remained 22% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell by 55.6% (from 9 to 4 incidents), potentially reflecting seasonal changes in community behaviour or successful local initiatives addressing nuisance crimes. The data also reveals an unusual spike in possession of weapons, which rose 100% to 1 incident, though this remained 67% above the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, where some categories align with national trends while others deviate significantly, requiring nuanced strategies to address specific challenges.

Diss’s crime rate in January 2025 (5.5 per 1,000) represented a 6.8% decrease from December’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trajectory over the past two months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while modest, remains a focal point for local authorities seeking further reductions. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 183 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Diss among the safer built-up areas in the UK. With a population of 9,876, this translates to a relatively low burden of crime per individual compared to national averages. The contrast between Diss’s performance and the UK overall is particularly striking in categories like violence and sexual offences, where the area’s rate was 24% below the national benchmark. However, the sharp divergence in shoplifting rates — 158% above the UK average — underscores the need for targeted efforts to address this specific category. These comparisons highlight both the successes and challenges of local crime prevention, with the area demonstrating strong performance in violent crime reduction while grappling with unique pressures in property-related offences.