West Suffolk Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, West Suffolk reported 1,021 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (440 incidents, 43.1% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (115 incidents, 11.3%). These patterns align with West Suffolk’s character as a mixed rural-urban district, where public spaces and community engagement may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors in June—such as the start of the summer holiday season—likely influence crime dynamics, with increased foot traffic in rural areas potentially linked to higher incidents of criminal damage and arson. However, the area’s relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the UK average (2.3 per 1,000 vs. 2.9 per 1,000) suggests effective local policing or community initiatives that mitigate conflict. The dominance of violent crime over property crime also hints at socio-economic factors, such as the presence of vulnerable populations or limited recreational opportunities in certain areas, though these remain speculative without further data.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in theft from the person (8 incidents, +300% from 2 in May) and robbery (5 incidents, +150% from 2 in May), though these remain low in absolute terms. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 55.8% (52 to 81 incidents), potentially linked to the summer season and increased social activity in local communities. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 30.8% (39 to 27 incidents), possibly reflecting reduced car usage during warmer weather or improved security measures. West Suffolk’s rate of anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) is 72% below the UK average, highlighting a strong community response to disorder. Shoplifting also declined by 26.9% (67 to 49 incidents), aligning with the area’s lower retail density compared to urban centres. Violent crime in West Suffolk (2.3 per 1,000) is 20% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as lower population density or effective crime prevention strategies—may play a role in keeping this category subdued.

West Suffolk’s crime rate in June 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) was 10.4% higher than the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 34 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while modest, reflects the population’s exposure to crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 185 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low risk faced by individuals in this area. When compared to the UK average, West Suffolk’s crime rate remains significantly lower, with violent crime and property crime both below national benchmarks. The population context—188,485 residents—means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers translate to meaningful local impacts. For example, the 300% increase in theft from the person (from 2 to 8 incidents) represents a tangible shift in public safety concerns. These figures suggest that while West Suffolk is not immune to crime fluctuations, its broader socio-economic profile and geographic characteristics likely contribute to its consistently lower crime rates compared to the UK as a whole.