Beck Row Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Beck Row's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 70.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the area's unique position within the broader crime profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.7% of all reported incidents, followed by other theft (20.0%) and public order offences (20.0%). These figures, while notable, remain significantly lower than their UK counterparts: violence and sexual offences in Beck Row are 61% below the national average, and anti-social behaviour is 86% below. Seasonal factors appear to influence the data — May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may contribute to the 200% surge in public order offences. The area's low crime rate may be attributed to its small, built-up character within West Suffolk, where community cohesion and limited urban density likely play a role in mitigating criminal activity. Despite the increase in specific categories, Beck Row's overall safety profile remains markedly better than the UK average, reflecting a combination of geographic, demographic, and seasonal factors that shape local crime trends.

May 2025 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge, combined with a 50% rise in other theft (from 2 to 3), contrasts with a 12.5% decline in violence and sexual offences (from 8 to 7). The area's violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 61% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a disparity that aligns with Beck Row's historically low levels of violent crime. However, possession of weapons — at 0.2 per 1,000 — is 150% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, an outlier that warrants attention. For residents, the most immediately relevant shift is the sharp rise in public order offences, which may reflect the impact of extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising typical of May. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of contextual awareness.

Beck Row's crime rate in May 2025 fell to 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a 21.3% decrease from April's 3.1 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent pattern of lower-than-national crime levels. Over the course of the month, 15 total crimes were reported, translating to roughly 0 crimes per day — a figure that underscores the area's relative safety. When scaled to the local population of 6,135, this equates to one reported crime for every 409 residents over the course of May. While such a low monthly exposure rate may seem abstract, it provides a concrete benchmark for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime in Beck Row remains significantly lower than the national average. This population-scaled perspective highlights the area's resilience to typical crime trends, though the slight increase in public order offences suggests a need for continued vigilance in specific contexts.