West Suffolk Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 188,485 residents, West Suffolk recorded 1,021 crimes in June 2025—a figure that translates to 5.4 crimes per 1,000 people, 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This overall rate underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, though the distribution of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.1% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (11.3%) and public order offences (10.2%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal rhythm, as June marks the start of the summer season, when tourism in coastal and rural parts of West Suffolk may contribute to increased public order issues and property-related crimes. However, the absence of a significant rise in shoplifting—despite the tourist season—suggests that local policing or community engagement efforts may have mitigated such risks. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000), both far below UK averages, further reinforces the idea that West Suffolk’s mix of rural and suburban areas, combined with lower population density, creates fewer opportunities for certain types of crime. The area’s violent crime rate, while still 20% below the UK average, remains a focus for local authorities, given its high proportion of total incidents. This data, when contextualised with the UK’s broader crime trends, illustrates West Suffolk’s position as a district where safety is generally maintained, though targeted interventions may be needed to address the specific challenges posed by violent crime and seasonal fluctuations.

June 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 300% (from 2 to 8 incidents) and robbery rising by 150% (from 2 to 5). These sharp increases, though still low in absolute terms, suggest a potential shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to summer tourism or changes in public behaviour. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 30.8% (from 39 to 27), and shoplifting declined by 26.9% (from 67 to 49), indicating that targeted initiatives or seasonal factors may have temporarily curbed these offences. The area’s violent crime rate—2.3 per 1,000—was 20% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 72% lower than the national figure. This stark contrast highlights West Suffolk’s unique position in the UK crime profile, where violent crime remains relatively low but property-related offences show greater volatility. Residents may find the 300% rise in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it represents a significant spike in personal safety risks during the summer months.

West Suffolk's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 10.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 4.9 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 34 crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents, highlighting the relative safety of the district despite the upward trend. When viewed against the UK average, this monthly exposure rate is significantly lower, reflecting broader differences in policing strategies, community dynamics, or geographic factors that may contribute to the area’s consistently lower crime profile. The population context further underscores that, for every 1,000 residents, West Suffolk experiences fewer crimes than the national average, suggesting a combination of effective local initiatives and the area’s inherent characteristics, such as its rural-urban mix, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.