Beck Row Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,135, the 16 crimes recorded in February 2025 translate to one reported crime for every 383 residents, a figure that highlights the relatively low volume of incidents in Beck Row. The area's crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 in February is 61.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a gap that reflects systemic differences in policing, demographics, or community characteristics. The breakdown of crimes shows a stark dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 68.8% of the total, compared to property crimes at 25%. This pattern is consistent with the area's built-up nature within West Suffolk, where social dynamics and population density may influence crime types. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may see reduced opportunities for property crimes while interpersonal conflicts remain elevated. The low overall crime rate, despite the rise in violent incidents, suggests that Beck Row's community structure or local initiatives may contribute to its divergence from national trends. However, the increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month warrants further analysis to understand whether this reflects temporary spikes or longer-term shifts in criminal activity.

February 2025 saw a stark increase in violent crimes, with a 120% rise from 5 to 11 incidents, marking the most significant category by volume. This surge in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68.8% of all crimes, contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.4 per 1,000), placing Beck Row 23% below the national rate. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson incidents tripled, jumping from 1 to 3, a 200% increase that may reflect seasonal factors or localized events. Other thefts rose from zero to one, a 100% increase, though this category remains 57% below the UK average. The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on violent incidents over property crimes, a trend that diverges from the UK's broader pattern. These changes, while significant, must be contextualised within Beck Row's low overall crime rate, which continues to lag well behind national benchmarks.

Beck Row's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 45.8% compared to the previous month's rate of 1.8 per 1,000, reaching 2.6 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in February, a figure that reflects the low overall volume of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 383 residents—a rate that, when scaled to the local population, underscores the relatively low risk of personal exposure to crime. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when considering Beck Row's built-up character within West Suffolk, where such statistics suggest a community experiencing minimal criminal activity despite the seasonal context. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises the data, showing that even with the month-on-month increase, the area remains far from the UK average in terms of crime density.