Little Eriswell Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Little Eriswell’s crime profile in August 2023 remained exceptionally low, with an overall rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents—92.6% below the UK average of 8.1. This built-up area within West Suffolk, a largely rural region, continues to exhibit minimal criminal activity, a pattern consistent with its character as a small, possibly commuter-focused community. The two most common crime types were drugs and violence, each contributing 50% of the total four reported incidents. While these categories deviate from the UK average—drugs were 36% above and violence 89% below—their combined dominance suggests a distinct local dynamic. Seasonal factors may influence these trends: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism, which could theoretically raise burglary risks in empty homes. However, Little Eriswell’s sparse population and limited commercial density likely mitigate such risks. The low crime rate aligns with the area’s geography, where rural isolation and small-scale community networks may deter criminal activity. Despite the 100% increase in drug-related offences from July, the overall context remains one of safety, with no property crimes reported and violent incidents far below national levels. This data reinforces the area’s position as an outlier in UK crime statistics, where even modest fluctuations are overshadowed by its consistently low baseline.

August 2023 marked a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, with two incidents reported compared to zero in July. This surge, though still representing only 50% of total crimes, highlights a shift in the area’s crime mix. Violence and sexual offences, while unchanged in absolute numbers, remain 89% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The dominance of drugs and violence as the top two crime types—each accounting for 50% of reported incidents—contrasts sharply with the national picture, where property crimes often dominate. Drug-related offences in Little Eriswell are 36% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as proximity to transport routes or transient populations may play a role. These findings offer a nuanced view of crime patterns, even in an area with overall low rates.

Little Eriswell's crime rate in August 2023 rose 34% from July, reflecting a shift in reported incidents despite remaining exceptionally low. At 0.6 per 1,000 residents, the area's rate is still 92.6% below the UK average, underscoring its continued safety relative to national trends. Daily crime figures show an average of 0.13 crimes per day, effectively translating to no reported incidents on most days. Over the month, one crime occurred for every 1,592 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure figure, while low, aligns with the broader pattern of sparse criminal activity in West Suffolk. Population context further highlights the scale: with 6,368 residents, the area’s small size contributes to the low absolute numbers. These figures suggest that while August saw a slight uptick, the overall profile remains characterised by minimal crime, reinforcing Little Eriswell’s status as one of the safer communities in the UK.