Beck Row Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Beck Row's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national levels highlights the area's relatively low incidence of crime, though the data also reveals nuanced patterns within specific categories. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (26.3% of total incidents) and violence and sexual offences (26.3%), both of which are significantly below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, for instance, is 37% lower than the national rate, while violence and sexual offences are 70% below. These figures may reflect the area's character as a built-up but low-density settlement within West Suffolk, where community policing and strong local networks could contribute to reduced rates of public disorder. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced some aspects of criminal activity, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. Criminal damage and arson, however, were 25% above the UK average, suggesting that factors such as property type or local regulations may play a role in these incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting saw a 100% increase compared to September, though it remained a rare occurrence at just one incident. This suggests that while the area is generally safe, isolated spikes in specific categories warrant further attention.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Beck Row. Other theft rose by 100% compared to September, jumping from zero to four incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween or changes in local activity. Shoplifting also increased by 100%, with one reported incident, though this remains a small number in absolute terms. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences both declined, with the former dropping 28.6% and the latter 16.7%. These decreases could be linked to the transition into darker evenings, which may deter some forms of public disorder. The breakdown of crime types also reveals striking contrasts with the UK average: anti-social behaviour in Beck Row is 37% below the national rate, while criminal damage and arson are 25% above. This divergence suggests that local conditions—such as the presence of community spaces or the nature of property in the area—may influence these categories differently than in larger urban centres.

Beck Row's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% decrease from 3.3 per 1,000 in September. This decline places the area in a continued position of relative safety compared to the UK average, where rates are nearly double at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall incidence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 6,135, this translates to one reported crime for every 323 residents over the course of the month. Such a monthly exposure rate underscores the rarity of crime in Beck Row, though it also highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance, particularly during periods of increased social activity like Halloween. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises the data, showing that residents are far less likely to experience crime than the UK average, with the rate being 59.7% below national levels. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like anti-social behaviour and violence, which are both significantly below UK averages, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may contribute to this disparity.