Bury St Edmunds Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Bury St Edmunds in June 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 39.4% of all reported incidents. This proportion is significantly higher than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 for the same category, underscoring a localised concentration of violent crime that may be influenced by the town's mix of residential and commercial spaces. Shoplifting, at 1.4 per 1,000, remains 126% above the UK average, a figure consistent with the presence of high-street retail areas and the potential for theft during peak tourist seasons. Public order offences, contributing 9.6% of total crimes, also exceed national averages by 64%, suggesting challenges in managing crowds or enforcing public conduct in historic or busy areas. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and increased tourism—may partly explain these trends, as visitor numbers and extended daylight hours can create environments conducive to both retail crime and public disorder. However, the lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (36% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (56% below) indicate that certain crime types are less prevalent, due to effective local policing or the town's relatively compact geography. This complex mix of crime types illustrates a community grappling with specific vulnerabilities while maintaining areas of comparative safety.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person surging by 300% (1 to 4 incidents) and burglary rising by 185.7% (7 to 20). These increases align with the start of summer, a period when tourism and outdoor activity may heighten opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Shoplifting remained 126% above the UK average at 1.4 per 1,000, consistent with the town's retail presence and potential vulnerabilities in high-traffic areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped below the UK average by 36%, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in community engagement or local initiatives. The sharp rise in bicycle theft (up 75% to 14 incidents) may be linked to increased cycling during warmer weather, a trend common in towns with growing commuter populations. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic interplay between local conditions and crime trends.

Bury St Edmunds' crime rate in June 2024 rose to 10.3 per 1,000 residents, a 7.9% increase from the previous month's 9.5 per 1,000. This places the area 25.6% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent divergence from national trends. Daily crime counts averaged 14 incidents per day, reflecting a steady presence of reported crimes in a town with a population of 41,577. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 98 residents, a figure that underscores the monthly exposure to crime but does not account for variations in reporting patterns or localised hotspots. When compared to other areas, the rate suggests a higher-than-average concentration of incidents, particularly in property and violent crime categories. This contrast may be influenced by the town's status as a historic market town with a mix of residential, retail, and tourist activity, which could contribute to both higher foot traffic and associated crime risks.