Diss Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Diss during November 2025 reveals a nuanced picture of local safety trends. Property crimes, which accounted for 45% of all reported incidents (18 out of 40), slightly outpaced violent crimes (40%, 16 out of 40), but both categories remained significantly below the UK average. This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a small built-up area within South Norfolk, where low population density and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to lower crime density. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which, at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, was 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This could reflect the area’s quieter lifestyle compared to larger cities, though the drop in violent crime from 30 incidents in the previous month to 16 this month may also indicate seasonal factors. November’s darker evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night may have influenced crime patterns, though the absence of major public events this year could have played a role in the decline. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained a persistent issue, with 5 incidents reported (12.5% of total crimes), though still 21% below the UK average. The seasonal context of Black Friday shopping may have heightened retail-focused crimes, yet the overall rate remained controlled. These figures suggest a community where crime is manageable but not absent, with property crimes reflecting the need for vigilance in public spaces and violent crimes indicating the importance of maintaining community cohesion.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with bicycle theft surging by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents), burglary doubling from zero to two cases, and other theft rising by 50% (from 2 to 3). These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight vulnerabilities in specific areas, such as the potential for unsecured bicycles in residential zones or targeted burglaries during the post-Black Friday period. Conversely, violent crimes dropped by 46.7% (from 30 to 16), marking a stark contrast to previous months and placing Diss’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This decline may be linked to the absence of large-scale events in November compared to the previous year, though local initiatives or increased community engagement could also contribute. The category of bicycle theft stood out as 233% above the UK average (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area’s growing cycling culture or gaps in bicycle security measures. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), a reduction that could indicate improved community policing or natural deterrents from the colder weather. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of seasonal, demographic, and local factors shaping Diss’s crime profile.

The crime rate in Diss for November 2025 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) represents a 32.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000, underscoring a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately one crime reported per day in Diss, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s relatively low population of 9,876 residents. When scaled to the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 247 residents, a statistic that may resonate differently depending on individual perceptions of safety. Compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, Diss’s rate remains lower, a gap that is consistent with the area’s smaller size and rural-adjacent character. However, this comparison should not obscure the local context: for residents, the daily crime count of one per day is a tangible metric that may influence feelings of security. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that, despite the overall low rate, certain crime types—like bicycle theft—remain higher than the UK average, suggesting targeted vulnerabilities. These comparisons provide a broader context for understanding Diss’s safety profile, while emphasizing the importance of localized strategies to address specific crime types.