Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kelvedon and Feering’s crime profile in April 2023 reveals a striking contrast to national trends, with a total crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents—49.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This divergence is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, despite being 27% below the UK average for this category. The area’s low overall rate aligns with its character as a small, built-up area within Braintree, where lower population density and limited commercial hubs may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Seasonal factors in April, including the Easter holiday and milder spring weather, likely influenced patterns of outdoor activity and public engagement, potentially contributing to the 16.7% decline in violence and sexual offences compared to March. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime—doubling to four incidents—raises questions about local vulnerabilities, particularly given the area’s proximity to major transport routes. This category’s 78% excess over the UK average highlights a unique challenge, linked to commuter traffic or unsecured vehicles in residential zones. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained at historically low levels, with just one incident reported—a figure 83% below the UK average. This may reflect the community’s tight-knit nature, where informal social controls and local awareness reduce opportunities for such conduct. The data illustrates a place where crime is both low and distinctly shaped by its geographical and demographic context, with specific categories demanding closer attention.

April 2023 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with theft from the person doubling from zero to one incident—a 100% increase—while vehicle crime also doubled from two to four. This rise in vehicle-related offences, which exceeds the UK average by 78%, contrasts with a 16.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type. The latter’s drop may reflect the Easter holiday period, when reduced foot traffic in local areas could limit opportunities for such incidents. Anti-social behaviour—typically a significant contributor to crime statistics—accounted for just 5% of all reported crimes, a figure 83% below the UK average. This divergence suggests that the area’s social dynamics, influenced by its commuter town character and smaller community networks, may foster different norms around public conduct.

April 2023 marked a 31.1% reduction in Kelvedon and Feering’s crime rate compared to March, falling from 5.5 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as spring weather and Easter-related activity may have shifted patterns of outdoor engagement. Locally, the average resident faces a 1-in-264 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of risk relative to the area’s population. Daily crime counts show an average of one reported incident per day, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible reminder of the need for vigilance. When compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, the area’s performance is strikingly divergent, with its rate nearly half that of the national benchmark. This disparity underscores the area’s unique characteristics, likely shaped by its rural-urban mix and lower population density, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.