Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Kelvedon and Feering in December 2024 reveals a notable emphasis on violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44.4% of all reported incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes constitute 2.6 per 1,000 residents compared to Kelvedon and Feering’s 2.3 per 1,000 — a 10% deficit. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places it 28.2% below the UK average of 7.1, reflecting a safer environment relative to national trends. Other theft, though less frequent than violent crime, makes up 22.2% of all incidents and stands 104% above the UK average for this category, suggesting localized factors may influence property crime patterns. Seasonal dynamics likely play a role in the crime mix, with December’s dark evenings and holiday season potentially contributing to higher violent incidents. The relatively low levels of public order, vehicle crime, and burglary compared to UK averages may align with the area’s smaller scale and lower foot traffic during peak holiday periods. These patterns indicate a community where violent crime dominates but remains below national benchmarks, with property crime exhibiting a mixed picture of both elevated and subdued rates.

December 2024 saw a 71.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 12 incidents — a significant shift in the crime mix. This surge, combined with a 100% jump in possession of weapons (from 0 to 1), suggests a possible uptick in confrontational incidents during the festive season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped 80% (from 5 to 1), and criminal damage and arson fell 75% (from 4 to 1), possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity or increased community vigilance during the holidays. Other theft, at 6 incidents (2.1 per 1,000), remains 104% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a persistent vulnerability in property crime. This contrast between rising violent crime and declining anti-social behaviour may point to seasonal shifts in criminal behaviour, with holidays driving more direct confrontations while reducing opportunities for nuisance crimes. The 104% disparity in other theft compared to the UK average underscores a need for targeted local measures, even as the area maintains a safer overall profile.

The crime rate in Kelvedon and Feering for December 2024 (5.1 per 1,000) represents a 22.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in December, a figure that, while low, may appear significant given the small population of 5,286 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK average, suggests a community with consistently lower crime pressures. This rate is further contextualized by the area’s population size, where even a single incident carries greater visibility. The 28.2% gap between Kelvedon and Feering’s rate and the UK average underscores the area’s relative safety, though localized spikes in specific categories like other theft and possession of weapons indicate areas for further analysis. These figures collectively illustrate a small, tightly knit community where crime remains rare but not entirely absent, with fluctuations tied to seasonal and demographic factors.