Thurston
Welcome to the PCC’s July update which includes the hot-off-the press news that Suffolk Constabulary has maintained its position as one of the safest counties in England and Wales, an update on the most recent Accountability and Performance Panel, information about the Safer Streets Summer Campaign and an invitation to become an independent custody visitor. Links are provided to access further information on each of these subjects if you wish.
Suffolk maintains position as third lowest crime rate
Latest crime figures released this week by the Office of National Statistics show Suffolk remains in the top three counties in England and Wales where people are least likely to be victims of crime.
Suffolk PCC 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.
“Suffolk is a good force, but it is a small force covering a huge geographic area and is also one of the lowest-funded forces in the country. To be ranked third for the lowest levels of recorded crime in England and Wales for four 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.
"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 need to do more to reduce levels of sexual offences in the county, along with shoplifting and domestic burglary and I will be monitoring this through my accountability and performance meetings where I discuss performance with the Chief Constable.”
“Suffolk Constabulary continues to punch well above its weight in the national arena and we should all be pleased and reassured by this.”
Latest crime figures show Suffolk remains ‘high performing’ force - Suffolk PCC
Accountability & Performance
The most recent Accountability and Performance Panel is now available to view. This is the meeting where the PCC holds the Constabulary to account on behalf of the public.
In the July meeting the PCC received the financial monitoring update, discussed confidence and satisfaction, road safety, responding to calls for assistance and the use of police powers, and reviewed the workforce report.
Watch the meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4oT9bWdzsU
The papers for the meeting are available at: Accountability and Performance Panel – Friday 11 July 2025 - Suffolk PCC
There is a public question element to the meeting so if you have a question about policing please send it through two days before the next meeting, which will be held on Friday 12th September.
Safer Streets Summer Initiative
Suffolk, Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore has launched the Safer Streets Summer Initiative - an ambitious, united effort to make our town centres safer and more welcoming.
Part of a national campaign, Suffolk Constabulary along with local authorities, local partners and community organisations will be carrying out activity to help prevent and address antisocial behaviour (ASB), retail crime and street crime in our communities over the summer.
The Safer Streets Summer Initiative will focus on nine Suffolk towns: Beccles, Bury St Edmunds, Felixstowe, Ipswich – town centre and waterfront, Lowestoft, Newmarket, Stowmarket, Sudbury and Woodbridge.
PCC launches united effort to make our town centres safer - Suffolk PCC
Vital role of Independent Custody Visitors celebrated
Suffolk’s Independent Custody Visitors attended the Regional Conference for Independent Custody Visitors in Norfolk last month. The event was attended by over 50 volunteers, including some representatives from the Appropriate Adults service.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Independent Custody Visitor role or would like to get involved please see our Independent Custody Visitors page.
Regional Conference for Independent Custody Visitors
