East of England had one of the lowest regional crime rates in 2012/13. The latest ONS Region and Country Profiles analysis takes a look at the regional characteristics of the UK, exploring aspects such as population, age, employment, crime and house prices. The profile of the East of England shows it to be one of the largest and most rural regions in England. As a region, the East contributed 9% to the UK’s economic output. Life expectancy is high and the incidence of crimes in the region was among the lowest in England.