Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kelvedon and Feering’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 8.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 18.7% above the UK average of 7.5. This discrepancy underscores the need for a closer look at the local context, as the area’s crime profile differs from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.4% of all reported crimes, with 19 incidents recorded—a rate of 3.6 per 1,000, 39% above the UK average. This category’s prominence may reflect the area’s demographics or local dynamics, such as the presence of community spaces that could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Criminal damage and arson followed closely, with 11 incidents (2.1 per 1,000), a figure 256% above the UK average. This stark divergence could be linked to seasonal factors, particularly the timing of Bonfire Night, which may have prompted increased pyrotechnic-related incidents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose to 7 incidents (1.3 per 1,000), 160% above the UK average—a trend that may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature and the potential for vehicle-related offences during darker evenings. These patterns highlight the interplay between local geography and seasonal events in shaping crime trends. The month’s context, including the onset of darker evenings and the Black Friday shopping period, may have also contributed to the overall increase in reported crimes. This data invites further analysis of how specific local conditions, such as the density of residential and commercial areas, interact with broader seasonal rhythms to influence crime rates.

November 2023 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime rising 250% from 2 to 7 incidents—a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, 160% above the UK average. This surge may partly explain the overall rate increase, as vehicle-related offences often spike during periods of heightened outdoor activity. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, increasing by 120% to 11 incidents, a rate 256% above the UK average. This category’s dramatic rise could be linked to Bonfire Night, which falls in November and may have prompted more pyrotechnic-related incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 57.1% to 3 incidents, a drop that aligns with a broader decline in such offences in some areas during colder months. Shoplifting rose by 100% to 1 incident, though this remains 64% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail environments may be less vulnerable to such crimes. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with seasonal events and local conditions playing a significant role.

Kelvedon and Feering's crime rate in November 2023 rose 38.3% from the previous month, reaching 8.9 per 1,000 residents—nearly 18.7% above the UK average. This upward trend contrasts with the 6.4 per 1,000 rate recorded in October, reflecting a sharp increase in reported incidents. Locally, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 5,286 people. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 112 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the density of incidents relative to the population. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the local context—such as the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night—may contribute to this disparity. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s crime burden is felt compared to national benchmarks, particularly in categories such as criminal damage and vehicle crime. This comparison invites further consideration of local factors that may amplify or mitigate crime trends in this built-up area.