New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that for the 12 months up to March 2026, Suffolk recorded 56.1 crimes per 1,000 people—a one per cent decrease on the previous year.
The county has ranked in the top three for lowest recorded crime for eight consecutive quarters, and currently sits second nationally.
Deputy chief constable Alice Scott said: “While crime statistics are an important measure of performance, they do not tell the whole story.
“Behind every crime report is a victim, family or community looking to us for support.
“Delivering high quality investigations with professionalism, compassion and care must remain at the heart of everything we do.”
Suffolk’s police and crime commissioner Tim Passmore welcomed the news.
Tim Passmore, police and crime commissioner for Suffolk (Image: Newsquest)
Mr Passmore said: “This is great news for Suffolk Constabulary and for the communities we serve.
“I am sure we will be the envy of forces across the country as Suffolk 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 for the second consecutive quarter is a tremendous achievement and I’d like to thank officers, staff and volunteers for their unstinting commitment to maintain this favourable position.”
While overall crime remains low, there have been increases in certain categories, including possession of weapons offences and robberies.
Deputy chief constable Scott said: “The rise in possession of weapon offences is largely a reflection of proactive policing, including using specially trained officers to identify and stop those suspected of carrying weapons.
“As a result, more weapons are being seized before they can be used to cause harm, helping us make Suffolk’s communities safer.”
