Bury St Edmunds Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bury St Edmunds recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, placing it 7.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a continuation of the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends, though specific crime types reveal nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.7% of all reported crimes, the highest share among categories, with 120 incidents recorded. Other theft and shoplifting followed closely, contributing to a crime mix skewed toward property and personal safety issues. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced these patterns. The area’s character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and retail spaces likely contributes to the prominence of theft-related offences. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and drug-related crimes remained below UK averages, suggesting a degree of localised control over these issues. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, highlights the need for continued vigilance in areas where violent crime persists. The data also underscores the importance of contextual factors, such as the town’s proximity to natural attractions and its role as a regional hub, which may intersect with crime patterns in ways not immediately apparent from raw statistics.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with other theft incidents surging by 78.9% compared to the previous month, rising from 19 to 34 cases. This jump, coupled with a 50% increase in possession of weapons offences (from 6 to 9), suggests potential spikes in illicit activity or heightened police focus in specific areas. Conversely, other crime incidents fell sharply by 63.6% (from 11 to 4), while criminal damage and arson dropped by 50% (from 32 to 16), indicating possible reductions in disorder-related offences. The town’s violent crime rate—2.9 per 1,000—remained 11% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect localised factors such as seasonal events or community dynamics. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents were 62% below the UK average, a figure that could signal effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. For residents, the 78.9% rise in other thefts is a tangible concern, as it suggests a need for increased vigilance in areas prone to such incidents, particularly during periods of high foot traffic associated with Easter and spring events.

The crime rate in Bury St Edmunds fell by 5.1% from 7.5 per 1,000 in March 2025 to 7.1 per 1,000 in April, marking a downward trend in overall criminal activity. This decline aligns with a broader pattern observed in the area’s historical data, where seasonal transitions often correlate with shifts in crime rates. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 10 reported crimes per day in April, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while modest, underscores the need for continued awareness. When viewed in the context of the town’s population of 41,577, this rate suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. However, the persistent gap between local and UK averages—particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences—highlights areas where targeted interventions may be necessary. The comparison also reveals that certain crime types, such as anti-social behaviour and burglary, remain significantly below national levels, potentially reflecting the town’s unique socio-economic profile or the effectiveness of local policing strategies.