Beck Row Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Beck Row, a built-up area within West Suffolk, the risk of encountering crime in January 2024 translates to 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents — a figure that is 54.1% below the UK average of 7.4. For context, this means a resident has a 1-in-292 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.4% of all incidents (11 cases), significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This lower rate of violent crime may be linked to Beck Row’s character as a relatively small, low-density area with limited nightlife or public spaces that could contribute to such incidents. Other crime (14.3% of total) and other theft (9.5%) followed, though both categories showed marked deviations from national trends. Seasonal factors in January — such as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours — likely contributed to the overall lower crime rate, with fewer opportunities for property crimes or public order disturbances. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests local patterns that may not align with broader seasonal trends, pointing to the need for community-specific analysis.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in three crime categories: burglary (+100%), other crime (+100%), and public order offences (+100%) compared to December 2023. This surge in non-violent crimes contrasts with the stable share of violent crimes, which remained at 52.4% of total incidents — 31% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The spike in 'other crime' (3 cases, 0.5 per 1,000) is particularly striking, as this category was 257% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. While the exact nature of these offences is unspecified, their disproportionate rise may indicate a shift in criminal activity or reporting patterns. Meanwhile, property crimes — including vehicle crime, burglary, and criminal damage — collectively accounted for 33.8% of incidents but remained well below UK rates (e.g. vehicle crime was 60% below the national average). Residents might find the 100% increase in public order offences noteworthy, as it suggests a potential uptick in disputes or disturbances during the post-holiday period, linked to seasonal transitions or local events.

The crime rate in Beck Row rose by 31.0% from December 2023 (2.6 per 1,000) to January 2024 (3.4 per 1,000), though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, Beck Row experienced roughly one reported crime per day in January, a figure that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this area. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one crime occurring for every 292 residents over the course of the month — a statistic that contextualises the risk as minimal compared to larger urban centres. The population context further underscores Beck Row’s safety: with 6,135 residents, the area’s crime rate is among the lowest in the UK, reflecting its rural character and limited opportunities for crime. While the month-on-month increase in certain categories is notable, the overall picture remains one of low crime density, with most residents unlikely to encounter a crime in their daily lives. This contrast with the UK average — where 7.4 crimes occur per 1,000 people — reinforces Beck Row’s position as a low-risk area, even as local fluctuations in specific crime types occur.