Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 marked a complex shift in Kelvedon and Feering's crime profile, with the area's overall rate standing at 6.4 per 1,000 residents—20% below the UK average of 8.0. While this remains a historically low figure for the built-up area, the month-on-month increase from 3.8 per 1,000 in September highlights a recent uptick in activity. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (32.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.6%) and criminal damage and arson (14.7%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of the area, where darker evenings and Halloween-related events may have contributed to a rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The local profile suggests a mix of factors influencing crime: the relatively small population and rural-adjacent setting may limit opportunities for certain types of crime, while the presence of local amenities and community spaces could drive incidents of anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, are 22% below the UK average, consistent with the area's lower overall rate. However, the surge in anti-social behaviour and public order offences—both of which saw significant increases—raises questions about localized pressures, such as increased social gatherings or community tensions. These trends must be viewed in the context of broader UK patterns, where seasonal transitions often correlate with shifts in crime types, but the specific dynamics in Kelvedon and Feering reflect the interplay of its unique geography and demographics. The area's lower crime rate compared to the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement, though the recent rise in certain categories indicates the need for targeted interventions.

October 2023 saw a dramatic rise in anti-social behaviour, which jumped by 600% from one incident to seven, marking the most significant increase in the month's data. Other theft also rose sharply, tripling from one to four cases, while public order offences doubled from one to three. These surges contrast with a small 8.3% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 12 to 11. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences remain the most common category, accounting for 32.4% of all crimes, though they are 22% below the UK average. Criminal damage and arson in the area are 59% above the UK average, despite being a relatively low-incidence category. This divergence suggests local factors—such as seasonal events or community-specific tensions—may be influencing patterns. For residents, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for vigilance, particularly as Halloween approaches and darker evenings extend into the night.

Kelvedon and Feering's crime rate in October 2023 rose to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 70.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This marks a notable shift in the local crime picture, though the area remains 20% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the community experienced roughly one reported crime per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 155 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime in this built-up area. The population context underscores that even a small number of incidents can have a visible impact on a tightly-knit community, particularly when certain crime types surge. This increase contrasts with the broader UK trend, where crime rates typically fluctuate seasonally but remain higher overall in urban centres. The local data highlights a unique dynamic, where a sharp rise in specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour—has driven the monthly rate upward despite the area's historically lower crime profile.