West Suffolk Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

West Suffolk's September 2025 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places it 31.1% below the UK average of 7.4, a gap that underscores the area's consistently lower crime profile. The most frequently reported offences were violence and sexual offences (442 incidents, 46.0% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (107 incidents, 11.2%) and anti-social behaviour (87 incidents, 9.1%). These figures align with the area's rural character, where lower population density and community-oriented policing may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to universities and the onset of cooler weather—likely influenced patterns, with violence and sexual offences remaining elevated despite the drop in other categories. West Suffolk's rates for anti-social behaviour (57% below UK average) and shoplifting (51% below UK average) suggest a strong local deterrent effect, possibly linked to the area's relatively low levels of transient populations and higher community engagement. The contrast with the UK average is most pronounced in categories like public order offences (26% below), which may reflect the area's limited nightlife and fewer urban centres compared to major cities. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the seasonal transition appears to have had a nuanced impact, with some categories showing marked fluctuations that require further contextual analysis.

September 2025 saw a 20.7% increase in 'Other crime' compared to August, rising from 29 to 35 incidents. This shift contrasts with notable declines in burglary (-43.9%), bicycle theft (-41.7%), and theft from the person (-50.0%), suggesting a seasonal reduction in property-related offences as the month progressed. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 46.0% of all crimes, yet this rate was 7% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 57% below the national average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's rural character and lower population density. The sharp drop in theft from the person, from four to two incidents, indicates a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the early autumn period.

West Suffolk's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 10.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.7. This downward trend aligns with the area's historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 32 crimes per day in September, a figure that reflects the relatively sparse population density and rural character of the region. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 196 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's safety relative to urban counterparts. The population-scaled perspective reveals that West Suffolk's crime statistics are consistently lower than national benchmarks, with the exception of criminal damage and arson, which exceeded the UK average by 13%. This contrast highlights the unique dynamics of a rural district where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.