Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 5,286, 16 crimes in August 2023 equate to a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—63.0% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This starkly low figure reflects a built-up area within Braintree that, despite its small size, maintains a crime profile significantly divergent from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported incidents, with eight cases recorded. This category remains 43% below the UK average. from July’s seven incidents suggests a seasonal fluctuation. Criminal damage and arson, at 25% of total crimes, stands out as the second most common category, a figure 27% above the UK average. This contrast may be partly explained by August’s peak holiday season, which often sees increased activity in residential areas and a higher incidence of vandalism. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 60.0% compared to July, possibly due to reduced summer events or a shift in community engagement. The overall profile of Kelvedon and Feering—where violent crimes now dominate over property crimes—suggests a unique local dynamic, though the reasons for this balance remain to be explored further.

August 2023 saw a 14.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from seven to eight incidents. This category remains 43% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60.0%, dropping from five to two, a decline that may reflect reduced summer activity in the area’s public spaces. Other theft also decreased by 50.0%, from two to one incident, though this category remains 68% below the UK average. The shift in crime mix—violent crimes now accounting for 50% of all incidents—contrasts with the previous month, where property crimes dominated. Criminal damage and arson rose to 25% of total crimes, a category that is 27% above the UK average. These patterns suggest a combination of local seasonal factors and broader trends.

In August 2023, Kelvedon and Feering recorded a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 19.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in August, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,286 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 330 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against the UK average, the area’s crime rate is 63.0% below the national figure, highlighting a stark contrast to broader trends. This population-scaled perspective suggests that residents of Kelvedon and Feering face significantly lower exposure to crime compared to the UK average, though localised factors such as August’s seasonal dynamics may influence this further.