West Suffolk Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

West Suffolk's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 31.4% below the UK average of 8.6. This marked position highlights a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels, though the monthly data reveals nuanced shifts. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.9% of all reported crimes — the largest single category — yet their rate of 2.6 per 1,000 remains 14% below the UK average. This contrast with the significant surge in vehicle crime, which rose 77.8% to 48 incidents, may partly reflect the summer season's impact on local patterns. July's peak tourism and festivals likely contributed to increased vehicle activity, though the area's overall low crime profile persists. Criminal damage and arson, at 0.6 per 1,000, and public order offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, both align closely with UK rates, suggesting stable local conditions for these categories. The relatively low rates for anti-social behaviour — 0.5 per 1,000, 68% below the UK average — indicate a community environment less prone to disorder, even during the summer months. These patterns suggest a mix of geographic factors, including West Suffolk's rural character and lower population density, which may contribute to its consistently lower crime rates compared to urban counterparts. The seasonal context of July — with schools out and festivals in full swing — appears to have a more pronounced effect on vehicle-related crimes than on other categories, a trend consistent with areas where summer events drive temporary increases in traffic and associated incidents.

July 2025 brought a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging 77.8% to 48 incidents — the most significant single-month increase in the area's recorded history. This jump, from 27 in June to 48, may partly explain the overall 8.5% rise in the crime rate. Simultaneously, shoplifting dropped 14.3% to 42 cases, a decline that aligns with the area's consistently low rates for this category, which are 69% below the UK average. The violent crime category remained the largest share at 43.9% of all reported crimes.6 per 1,000 is 14% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour — at 0.5 per 1,000 — is 68% below the UK rate of 1.6, a gap that reflects the area's lower levels of public disorder despite the seasonal spike in vehicle-related incidents. These shifts illustrate the combination of local demographics and transient factors like summer events.

West Suffolk's crime rate in July 2025 rose 8.5% from 5.4 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents compared to June, reflecting a slight upward trend. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area's overall position 31.4% below the UK average. Locally, 36 crimes were reported daily in July, a figure that offers context for residents navigating public spaces. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a ratio that underscores the area's relatively low crime profile despite the monthly increase. The population of 188,485 further contextualises these figures, showing that even with the 8.5% rise, the absolute number of crimes remains well below levels seen in more densely populated or urban regions. This comparison highlights both the stability of West Suffolk's crime picture and the nuanced impact of seasonal factors on local crime patterns.