West Suffolk Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in West Suffolk, 4.9 crimes were reported in May 2025, placing the area 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for roughly every 204 residents, suggesting that the risk of encountering crime is relatively low compared to national trends. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.8% of all crimes reported, followed by criminal damage and arson (9.1%) and public order offences (9.0%). These figures highlight a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes dominate the local crime profile, though both categories remain significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of May—with its extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may contribute to higher incidents of public order issues, yet the area's rates for these offences are still 31% below the UK average. This suggests that while local factors influence crime patterns, West Suffolk's overall environment appears to foster lower levels of violence and disorder compared to the national picture. The relatively low rates of theft from the person (100% below UK average) and robbery (100% below UK average) further indicate that residents may feel safer in their daily interactions than the average UK citizen, reflecting strong community cohesion or effective local policing strategies.

May 2025 saw a striking 450% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 11 incidents. This surge, while significant, remains below the UK average for this category (0.1 per 1,000). Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 75% (from 8 to 2), and robbery fell by 50% (from 4 to 2), both categories recording 100% below the UK average. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with violent crimes (415) now comprising 44.8% of all reports, compared to property crimes (299) at 32.3%. Anti-social behaviour fell by 32.5% (from 77 to 52), a decline that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal factors such as reduced alcohol-related incidents during May. The category of 'other crime' was the only one to exceed the UK average, recording 25% higher rates. For residents, the 100% reduction in theft from the person compared to April offers a tangible example of how targeted policing or community efforts can yield measurable results in specific crime types.

West Suffolk's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 4.9 per 1,000, matching the previous month's rate with a 0.4% change. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 30 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for local residents to gauge the frequency of incidents in their communities. When scaled to the population of 188,485, this means that over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents—a ratio that underscores the relatively low risk of encountering crime in this area compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure is particularly notable when contrasted with the UK's higher overall rate, suggesting that West Suffolk's demographic or geographic characteristics—potentially including its rural landscape or lower population density—may contribute to its consistently lower crime figures. While the daily crime count offers a snapshot of local activity, the monthly perspective reveals a broader picture of how crime is distributed across the population, with the area's rates for nearly all categories remaining well below national benchmarks. This comparison highlights the importance of considering both short-term fluctuations and long-term trends when assessing community safety.