Beck Row Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Beck Row’s crime profile in October 2024 reveals a striking outlier: violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.8% of all reported crimes, remain significantly below the UK average for this category. With a total crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents—67.9% below the UK’s 8.1—the area continues to demonstrate a marked safety advantage. The breakdown shows that violent crimes (7 incidents) and property crimes (5 incidents) dominate, though the former’s rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 59% below the UK average for this category. This discrepancy may be linked to Beck Row’s rural character, where limited public spaces and lower population density reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors, such as the clocks going back and the onset of darker evenings in October, may have influenced patterns, particularly in anti-social behaviour and burglary. The absence of theft from the person or vehicle crime further supports the area’s low-risk profile. While the rise in burglary (100% increase) and anti-social behaviour (100% increase) could signal temporary disruptions, the overall picture remains one of relative safety. The low crime rate is consistent with Beck Row’s status as a built-up area within West Suffolk, where community cohesion and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to lower crime exposure. However, the seasonal shift in lighting and activities, such as Halloween, could have temporarily heightened vulnerabilities in specific areas.

October 2024 saw a notable increase in burglary, with a 100% rise from zero to two incidents. This shift contrasts with a 66.7% decrease in 'other crime' and a 50% drop in criminal damage and arson. The proportion of violent crimes (7 incidents) remained the highest category, though its rate (1.1 per 1,000) was 59% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, marking a stark change from September’s figures. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential vulnerability in property security during October. The seasonal context—darker evenings and Halloween—may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. The absence of theft from the person or vehicle crime further supports the area’s low-risk profile for certain offence types.

Beck Row's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 14.5% compared to September's 2.3 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 383 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this area. On a daily basis, the average number of crimes reported was approximately one per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s sparse population and limited urban density. When compared to the UK average, Beck Row’s population-scaled perspective reveals a stark contrast: while the UK experiences 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, Beck Row’s rate is 67.9% lower, highlighting its status as a comparatively safe locality. This discrepancy is amplified by the area’s rural character, which likely contributes to fewer opportunities for certain types of crime, such as vehicle-related offences or high-volume retail theft. The low population density and limited public spaces may also reduce the likelihood of anti-social behaviour incidents, though October’s darker evenings and Halloween activities could have temporarily influenced local patterns.