Little Eriswell Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 saw Little Eriswell record a crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 82.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked a 34% increase from October’s rate of 0.9 per 1,000, yet the area remains one of the safest in the UK. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents (4 cases), followed by other crime (25%, 2 cases) and anti-social behaviour (12.5%, 1 case). These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences occur at 2.6 per 1,000 (77% below Little Eriswell’s rate) and anti-social behaviour at 1.1 per 1,000 (82% below). Seasonal factors may partly explain the spikes in violence, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely contributing to increased activity in public spaces. The low overall rate suggests a tightly knit community with strong local policing, though the seasonal context highlights the need for vigilance during peak activity periods. The area’s rural character, combined with its status as a built-up area within West Suffolk, may create a unique balance between community cohesion and limited commercial activity, reducing opportunities for certain crimes.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from zero to one reported incident. This was matched by a 100% rise in 'other crime', which doubled from zero to two cases. Violence and sexual offences also saw a 33.3% increase, moving from three to four incidents. These shifts highlight a notable uptick in incidents that may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased public gatherings during November. Violent crimes in Little Eriswell (4 cases) remain significantly below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a 77% gap. Conversely, 'other crime' in the area (0.3 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average (0.2 per 1,000) by 76%, suggesting local-specific factors that may require further analysis. For residents, the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point that could inform local safety initiatives, particularly around community engagement and early intervention strategies.

Little Eriswell’s crime rate in November 2024 (1.3 per 1,000) was 34% higher than October’s rate of 0.9 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,368 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 796 residents over the course of November—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. This statistic provides residents with a tangible sense of safety, though the 34% month-on-month increase suggests that local conditions or events may have temporarily influenced crime patterns. The area’s small size and likely low population density contribute to this stark contrast with UK-wide statistics, where crime rates are significantly higher. These figures reinforce Little Eriswell’s position as a low-crime environment, though the 34% rise from October highlights the importance of monitoring trends that could indicate broader shifts in community dynamics or external influences such as seasonal events.