Little Eriswell Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Little Eriswell's crime profile in March 2025 demonstrates a striking contrast to national trends, with an overall crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents—89.7% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, reflects a consistently low crime environment that aligns with the characteristics of a small built-up area within West Suffolk. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 100% of all reported crimes. This category's rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 71% below the UK average for the same category, suggesting a community with robust local safeguards or social cohesion. Seasonal factors may play a role in these figures, as March marks a transitional period with longer evenings and the clocks changing, which could influence patterns of outdoor activity and visibility. The absence of property crimes, which typically dominate in larger urban centres, further underscores the rural nature of the area, where lower population density and community awareness may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. These statistics illustrate a place where crime prevention efforts, combined with the area's geographic and demographic profile, have created a safer environment than the national average.

The most significant shift in March 2025 was the 150% increase in violent and sexual offences compared to February, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. While this represents a marked rise for the month, the overall category remains 71% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area's continued safety relative to national trends. The complete absence of property crimes—such as burglary, vehicle crime, or theft from the person—contrasts sharply with typical patterns in more densely populated regions. This anomaly may reflect the area's low population density and limited commercial activity, which reduce opportunities for such crimes. For residents, the most tangible insight is the stark difference between the local violent crime rate and the UK average: for every 1,000 residents in Little Eriswell, there were 0.8 violent crimes, compared to 2.7 nationally. This disparity suggests that local factors—whether community engagement, policing strategies, or geographic isolation—play a significant role in maintaining this lower rate, even amid the month's notable increase in violent incidents.

Little Eriswell's crime rate in March 2025 (0.8 per 1,000) represents a 68.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 0.5 per 1,000, though it remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, 5 crimes were reported across 6,368 residents, equating to one crime for every 1,274 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is far below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 0.16 crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly zero crimes per day in practical terms for most residents. This low daily frequency contrasts with larger urban areas where crime rates often exceed 10 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates the area's safety: if the UK average were applied to Little Eriswell's population, residents would face 49.9 crimes per month, compared to the actual 5 recorded. This stark difference reinforces the notion that the area's unique characteristics—its rural setting, smaller population, and possibly lower socioeconomic pressures—contribute to its significantly lower crime profile. While the month-on-month rise in violent crimes is notable, the overall context remains one of relative safety compared to both historical trends and national benchmarks.