Little Eriswell Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 6,368, the four crimes reported in June 2024 equate to a crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents — a figure 92.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This reflects a consistently low level of criminal activity in Little Eriswell, a built-up area within West Suffolk. The breakdown of reported crimes highlights a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for half of the total (2 cases) and public order and vehicle crime each contributing 25%. These figures align with the seasonal context of June, which marks the beginning of summer and the gradual increase in tourism activity in rural areas. While the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, the limited data available suggests that local factors — such as the area’s small population size, low population density, and possibly the presence of community-focused policing initiatives — may contribute to this trend. The absence of significant spikes in crime types typically associated with high-traffic areas (e.g. theft from the person, burglary) further supports the notion of a stable, low-crime environment. This pattern contrasts sharply with larger urban centres, where higher population density and more complex social dynamics often correlate with elevated crime rates. However, the small sample size in Little Eriswell means that seasonal variations or temporary factors (such as local events) could influence monthly statistics, though these remain difficult to quantify with the current data.

June 2024 saw a notable shift in the crime mix compared to the previous month, with violence and sexual offences declining by 66.7% (from six to two incidents). This decrease may be attributed to the conclusion of local school terms or reduced outdoor activity during the transition into summer. Conversely, public order offences and vehicle crime both increased by 100%, rising from zero to one incident each. These jumps, while statistically significant, remain within the context of a very low baseline — public order offences in Little Eriswell are 89% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, and vehicle crime is 56% below the UK rate of 0.5 per 1,000. The dominance of violent crimes in the current month’s statistics, despite the overall low rate, may reflect the small scale of incidents in a closely knit community, where even minor disputes can be reported. For residents, the daily crime count of zero (4 crimes over 30 days) provides a concrete reassurance of safety, though this figure is specific to Little Eriswell and not indicative of broader regional trends. The data also underscores the importance of contextual interpretation: while the absolute numbers appear minimal, the relative percentages highlight the area’s consistent underperformance compared to national averages, suggesting a strong local capacity for crime prevention.

The crime rate in Little Eriswell dropped by 55.3% in June 2024 compared to the previous month’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000, illustrating a marked improvement in public safety. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for roughly every 1,592 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low even by rural standards. When considered on a daily basis, the area experienced an average of zero crimes per day, a figure that would be rare in most UK locations. This stark contrast between Little Eriswell and the national average highlights the area’s unique characteristics. With a population of just over 6,000, the built-up area likely benefits from a combination of factors including limited commercial activity, minimal nightlife, and a tightly knit community that may foster informal social control mechanisms. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes the improbability of encountering crime: statistically, a resident of Little Eriswell has a 1-in-1,592 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime in any given month — a figure that is orders of magnitude lower than the UK average. While these numbers are encouraging, they also raise questions about data reliability in low-crime areas, where underreporting or inconsistent recording practices could skew perceptions. Nonetheless, the comparison with the previous month and the UK average suggests a consistent pattern of low criminal activity, reinforced by the absence of major spikes in any single crime category.