Bury St Edmunds Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bury St Edmunds recorded a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents in October 2025, placing it 5.2% below the UK average of 7.7. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 49.8% of all reported incidents—39% above the UK average. This stark outlier in the data underscores a local dynamic that may be influenced by the town’s built-up character, its mix of residential and commercial zones, and the seasonal context of October, which brought darker evenings and the Halloween period. While shoplifting and public order offences remained in line with or slightly below national averages, the surge in violent crime highlights a potential vulnerability in the area’s public safety framework. The seasonal transition, with shorter daylight hours and increased social activity around Halloween, may have contributed to higher rates of violence. The town’s relatively low burglary and vehicle crime rates—33% and 52% below UK averages, respectively—suggest that targeted prevention efforts in these categories may be yielding results. The overall stability in the crime rate, despite significant fluctuations in specific categories, indicates a combination of local factors and national trends that require further analysis.

October saw a stark increase in possession of weapons, rising by 200% from 4 to 12 incidents. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions in public spaces or changes in local enforcement patterns. Burglary also rose sharply by 125%, from 4 to 9 cases, a shift that contrasts with the 33% UK-wide reduction in this category. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 36.4%, possibly linked to the end of the summer season and reduced outdoor activity. Theft from the person doubled, marking a 100% increase, which could be tied to Halloween-related incidents or increased foot traffic in retail areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained stable at 0.6 per 1,000, 5% below the UK average, suggesting that targeted policing in retail zones may be effective. The area’s violent crime rate—3.7 per 1,000—was 39% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local demographics or the influence of the town’s nightlife and public spaces.

Bury St Edmunds’ crime rate in October 2025 remained stable at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 0.3% decrease from the previous month’s 7.4. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime patterns, though localized changes in specific categories warrant closer attention. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 10 crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the monthly total of 305 incidents. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area’s population of 41,577. While this rate is slightly lower than the UK average, the stability in the overall figure contrasts with notable fluctuations in individual crime types, particularly violent offences and possession of weapons. The population context further highlights that the area’s relatively low crime rate, despite its built-up status, may reflect effective local policing or community initiatives, though such factors are not explicitly stated in the data.