West Suffolk Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 188,485 residents, West Suffolk recorded 1,124 crimes in June 2024, equating to 6.0 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 26.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting a relatively safer environment compared to the national picture. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.8% of all reported incidents (492 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (10.0%) and public order offences (8.7%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of June, when the start of summer and longer daylight hours may influence activity levels in both urban and rural parts of the district. Violence and sexual offences remain significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 vs 2.8 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 64% below the national rate. The data suggests a balance between community-focused policing efforts and the natural rhythms of the area, which includes a mix of rural and suburban communities. However, the persistence of violent crime as the dominant category raises questions about local factors that may contribute to this trend, such as demographic characteristics or regional differences in crime prevention strategies.

June 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Bicycle theft increased by 42.9% (14 to 20 cases), potentially linked to the start of the summer season and increased cycling activity. Theft from the person rose by 40.0% (5 to 7 cases), which may reflect heightened foot traffic in retail or tourist areas during the early summer. Vehicle crime also climbed by 20.8% (24 to 29 cases), due to increased vehicle usage during warmer weather. Conversely, robbery fell by 50.0% (4 to 2 cases), and possession of weapons decreased by 47.6% (21 to 11 cases), suggesting possible improvements in targeted enforcement or reduced incidents in areas prone to such crimes. The category of 'other crime' dropped by 43.2% (37 to 21 cases), though this remains a small proportion of overall crime. Bicycle theft in West Suffolk is 11% above the UK average (0.1 vs 0.1 per 1,000), indicating a localised issue that may require focused interventions. Residents might find the daily crime count of 37 incidents useful for understanding the frequency of reported crimes in their area.

The crime rate in West Suffolk for June 2024 (6.0 per 1,000) was a marginal 1.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000, indicating a stable trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 37 crimes per day, which provides a tangible sense of the pace of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 168 residents, a figure that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. When viewed through the lens of the area’s population size (188,485), this rate underscores the relatively low level of crime compared to the UK average, with West Suffolk’s violent crime rate (2.6 per 1,000) being 6% below the national figure for this category. The stark contrast in some categories—such as anti-social behaviour, which is 64% below the UK average—suggests that the district’s unique characteristics, whether socioeconomic or geographical, may play a role in shaping these outcomes. This comparison highlights both the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the influence of broader demographic trends on crime patterns in the region.