Little Eriswell Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Little Eriswell’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 92.2% below the UK average of 6.4. This exceptionally low rate reflects a built-up area within West Suffolk that has consistently recorded far fewer incidents than national benchmarks. The two most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (2 cases) and other theft (1 case), with the former category being 87% below the UK average. This stark contrast highlights the area’s unique profile, where violent crime remains rare despite the 100% month-on-month increase from January. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the limited opportunities for certain crimes, though the rise in reported incidents suggests local factors could have played a role. The absence of significant property crime, which accounted for only 33.3% of total incidents, further underscores the area’s distinct character compared to larger urban centres where property crime often dominates. These figures align with the broader pattern of low crime in rural and semi-rural areas, where community cohesion and limited foot traffic may naturally suppress certain types of criminal activity. The overall picture illustrates a place where crime is not only infrequent but also low compared to national trends, though the month-on-month changes warrant cautious monitoring.

February 2026 saw a 100% increase in both violence and sexual offences and other theft compared to January, with the former category reporting two incidents and the latter one. This shift in crime mix highlights a move toward violent crime, which accounted for 66.7% of all incidents, compared to 33.3% for property crime. The rate of violence and sexual offences in the area was 0.3 per 1,000 residents—87% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, even as the month-on-month rise suggests a temporary uptick. Residents may find the 100% increase in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it marks the first recorded instance of this category in the month. These figures, while small in absolute terms, reflect the sensitivity of local crime patterns to seasonal and environmental factors.

Little Eriswell’s crime rate in February 2026 rose sharply compared to the previous month, climbing from 0.2 to 0.5 per 1,000 residents—a 193.7% increase. This surge, though still extremely low by UK standards, reflects a rare spike in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes over 28 days, a figure that underscores the area’s overall safety but may understate local fluctuations. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 2,123 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area among the safest in the UK. This statistic, when contextualised against the population of 6,368, illustrates that even a single incident can feel significant to residents. The absence of a UK daily crime benchmark means this local figure stands alone, but it highlights the rarity of crime in Little Eriswell. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that the area’s crime profile remains markedly distinct from national trends, with incidents far below the UK average across all categories.