PCC thanks Constabulary as latest crime figures show Suffolk remains one of safest places in the country

Latest figures show that Suffolk police has the third lowest recorded crime figures in the country for the fifth consecutive quarter.

The crime figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show Suffolk remains in the top three counties in England and Wales where people are least likely to be victims of crime.

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore said: “It’s great news to hear Suffolk remains one of the safest places in the country in which to live, work, travel and invest.

“To be ranked third for the lowest levels of recorded crime in England and Wales for five consecutive quarters is a tremendous achievement and I’d like to thank officers, staff and volunteers for their unstinting commitment to maintain this favourable position.

“Suffolk is a small force covering a huge geographic area, it’s also one of the lowest-funded forces in the country, which makes this positive position even more impressive.

“The decrease of some crime types is very encouraging but it is important not to be complacent. We are well aware the data does not show the whole story because too much crime goes unreported which is why we need everyone to report the crime when it occurs. The stats show we still need to do more to reduce levels of shoplifting, and I will be monitoring this through my accountability and performance meetings where I discuss performance with the Chief Constable.”

Comparing the 12 months ending June 2025 with the previous 12 month period (ending June 2024), crime in Suffolk has decreased by 4.8%. Nationally, there was smaller a reduction in crime (-1.5% for both England and Wales).

Additionally, from September 2022 to June 2025 there was just under a 17% drop in recorded crime (52,822 to 43,847) demonstrating the force’s commitment to public service, and the strong partnerships the organisation has built with communities.

Deputy Chief Constable Rob Jones said: “These latest crime figures continue to show Suffolk is one of safest places in the country.

“However, as I have always said, whilst these figures are very encouraging, demonstrating how hard our officers and staff are working, it’s crucial to remember that every crime that is committed has a victim involved and we extend our sympathies if this is the case for you.

“The victim is at the heart of everything we do. This means putting them first with high quality investigations and engagement. We refuse to rest on our laurels but continue to improve, to work hard to keep the people of Suffolk safe and to solve crime and catch criminals.

“As expected, shoplifting continues to be a challenge for us, as it does nationwide, and these figures continue to be closely monitored.

“Overall, I hope these results demonstrate how hard officers and staff are working to keep you safe, to solve crime and to catch criminals. It’s also about having a service that is accessible and responsive with officers being where you need them to be, when they are needed the most. I am keen all officers continue to show compassion, professionalism, courage and a strong sense of community with everything they do.

“We can’t tackle crime alone and the support and assistance we receive from the public is absolutely key. We are committed to preventing crime in partnership with our local authorities, community organisations, businesses and the voluntary sector to solve problems together.

“We never forget how precious the trust and confidence that the public put in us is and we continue to work tirelessly to the benefit of our communities.”

Suffolk’s national ranking for lowest levels of recorded crime:

June 2024 – June 2025 – 3rd

March 2024 – March 2025 – 3rd

Dec 2023 – Dec 2024 – 3rd

Sept 2023 – Sept 2024 – 3rd

June 2023 – June 2024 – 3rd

March 2023 – March 2024 – 4th

Dec 2022 – Dec 2023 – 4th

Sept 2022 – Sept 2023 – 5th

June 2022 – June 2023 – 6th

Dec 2019 – Dec 2020 – ranked 13th

% change (June 2024 – June 2025):

Theft from person: -16.1%

Public order: -14.1%

Non-residential burglary: -10.4%

Criminal damage/arson: -9.2%

Stalking and harassment: -8.2%

Violence against the person: -5.3%

Drug offending: -4.7%

Vehicle offences: -4.5%

Bicycle crime: -3.2%

Sexual offences: -2.0%

Robbery: -1.8%

Domestic burglary: -1.7%

Possession of weapons: -0.7%

Knife crime: -0.3%

Shoplifting: +7.2%