West Suffolk Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

West Suffolk's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of effective policing and the district's rural character, which historically correlates with lower crime rates. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (42.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (8.4%) and other theft (7.7%). These patterns align with West Suffolk's mix of small towns and open countryside, where community policing and low population density may contribute to reduced property crimes. The spring season brought increased outdoor activity, particularly around Easter, which could have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the area's overall safety remains evident: violence rates are 20% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour is 70% below national levels. This suggests that while localised spikes occur, the district maintains a fundamentally safer environment than the UK average. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes may indicate socio-economic factors or specific local challenges, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Seasonal transitions in April, with milder weather and school holidays, likely contributed to the shift in crime patterns, with more incidents occurring in public spaces rather than isolated rural areas.

April 2025 saw significant spikes in anti-social behaviour (+67.4%), robbery (+33.3%), and theft from the person (+33.3%). These increases, while not reaching alarming levels, suggest heightened tensions in certain areas. Anti-social behaviour, now at 77 incidents, is 70% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, but the sharp month-on-month rise may correlate with Easter-related disruptions. Robbery incidents, though remaining at 4 cases (100% below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000), represent a 33.3% increase from March. Residents should remain alert to potential targeted crimes in public spaces. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 cases), likely reflecting improved security measures or seasonal factors. The crime mix shows a clear dominance of violent crimes (42.5% of total), with violence and sexual offences at 2.1 per 1,000 (20% below UK average). This contrast with the UK's higher focus on property crimes underscores West Suffolk's unique crime profile.

West Suffolk's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.5% decrease from the previous month's 5.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced criminal activity across the district. On a daily basis, 31 crimes were reported over the 30-day period, translating to a local figure of roughly one crime for every 204 residents during the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, it remains a useful metric for residents to contextualise risk. The population-scaled perspective shows that West Suffolk's crime profile is significantly safer than the national average, with most categories falling well below UK benchmarks. However, the 33.3% increase in robbery and theft from the person highlights areas requiring closer attention. These figures, while modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during Easter events.