Suffolk Constabulary is now second for the lowest levels of recorded crime in the country, according to latest figures.
According to figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) the total recorded crime covering the 12 months to the end of December 2025 show that there were 55.4 crimes per 1000 people*, a decrease of 3.4% compared to the previous 12 months. The past six consecutive quarters saw Suffolk ranked as the third best county where people are least likely to be victims of crime.
Nationally, there was a reduction in crime of 1.9% for England and Wales.
Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore said: “This is great news. Suffolk Constabulary will be the envy of forces across the country as the county remains one of the safest places in which to live, work, travel and invest.
“To be ranked second for the lowest levels of recorded crime in England and Wales is a tremendous achievement and I’d like to thank officers, staff and volunteers for their unstinting commitment to maintain this favourable position.
“Suffolk Constabulary is a good force and we do need to remember we hold his impressive position as one of the lowest-funded forces in the country. Suffolk continues to punch well above its weight in the national arena, and we should all be reassured by this.”
The force continues to adopt a proactive, intelligence‑led approach to tackling weapon‑related crime. This includes the use of Clear, Hold, Build methodologies to identify and disrupt individuals involved in carrying offensive weapons. Alongside enforcement activity, the constabulary works closely with partners across education, health and community services to prevent weapon carrying through early intervention, diversion opportunities and targeted education programmes.