Little Eriswell Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Little Eriswell’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 77.5% below the UK average of 7.1. This stark deviation from the national norm underscores the area’s unique position as a low-crime environment, shaped by its built-up character within West Suffolk. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking pattern: 90% of all incidents were classified as violence and sexual offences, compared to only 10% for property crimes. This imbalance is consistent with the area’s seasonal context, as February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the concentration of incidents in personal spaces or indoor settings. While the UK average for violent crime is 2.5 per 1,000, Little Eriswell’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 44% lower, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or the absence of high-density commercial areas may play a role. The lack of property crimes in February further diverges from typical patterns, reflecting the area’s limited retail presence or the impact of reduced foot traffic during the winter. These figures, when contextualised within the area’s geographic and demographic profile, highlight the need to consider both local and national trends in understanding the broader crime picture.

February 2024 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes rising by 28.6% compared to the previous month, increasing from 7 to 9 incidents. This surge, though still modest in absolute terms, highlights the dominance of violent crime in the area, which constitutes 90% of all reported incidents. Vehicle crime also saw a dramatic 100% increase, rising from 0 to 1, though this remains far below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to national trends: Little Eriswell’s violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 44% below the UK average, while vehicle crime is 55% below. For residents, this data underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly in violent crime, which is a critical concern for local communities. The absence of property crimes in February further reinforces the unique profile of crime in Little Eriswell, diverging from typical patterns observed in larger urban centres.

Little Eriswell's crime rate in February 2024 rose to 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a 24.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.3. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the broader regional and national context. Daily crime statistics for the area show an average of 0 crimes per day over the 29-day period, reflecting the exceptionally low frequency of incidents. When considering the population-scaled perspective, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 637 residents during the month—a figure that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area. While the UK average crime rate remains significantly higher at 7.1 per 1,000, Little Eriswell's data suggests a consistently safer environment, with violent crimes at 1.4 per 1,000 (44% below the UK average) and vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000 (55% below). These figures, when contextualised against the local population, highlight the area's unique position as a low-crime hub within West Suffolk, where the combination of community engagement and geographic characteristics likely plays a role in maintaining this trend.