Diss Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Diss’s crime profile during October 2025, accounting for 50.9% of all reported incidents. This rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 13% above the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.7 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for Diss in October was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends, though the prominence of violent crime suggests localized factors at play. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely contributed to the focus on violence and sexual offences, which often escalate in low-light conditions. Property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, accounted for 32.2% of incidents, though these rates remained below the UK average in several categories. The data aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within South Norfolk, where the mix of rural and urban elements may influence crime patterns. For instance, the lower rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour—76% and 43% below the UK average, respectively—suggest a community with relatively stable social dynamics. However, the sharp increase in vehicle crime, which surged by 300% compared to September, may indicate a seasonal spike tied to increased vehicle movement or targeted theft during darker nights. These patterns underscore the need for continued monitoring of localized trends while recognizing Diss’s broader position as a safer area relative to the UK average.

Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports in October, contributing 50.9% of total incidents—a share significantly higher than the UK average. This category saw a rate of 3.0 per 1,000, 13% above the national figure of 2.7 per 1,000. Meanwhile, vehicle crime surged by 300%, rising from one incident in September to four in October, a sharp increase that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity. Shoplifting also doubled, climbing from two to six incidents, a 200% rise. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 16.7%, and other theft dropped by 50%, indicating shifts in criminal focus. These changes suggest a dynamic interplay between local conditions and broader patterns, with some categories aligning closely with UK averages while others diverge.

Diss recorded a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2025, marking a 20.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low density of incidents in this built-up area. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in a community of nearly 10,000 people. This context suggests that while crime rates have fluctuated, Diss continues to maintain a safer profile compared to national benchmarks. The population scale further highlights that individual risk remains minimal, with crime concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread across the area.