Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Kelvedon and Feering for February 2024, accounting for 31% of all reported incidents. This category, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, sits 32% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents is 22.5% below the UK's 7.1 per 1,000, a disparity consistent with the built-up area's lower population density and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. Property crimes, particularly vehicle crime, account for 24.1% of incidents, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 — 195% above the UK average for this category. This stark contrast likely reflects the area's proximity to major transport routes and the presence of car parks in local amenities. Seasonal patterns in February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, may partly explain the lower overall crime rate compared to busier summer months, though the spike in vehicle crime suggests other factors at play. The breakdown shows a mixed picture: while violent crime remains below national levels, property-related offences exceed expectations, highlighting the need for targeted measures in high-risk areas like car parks and transport hubs.

Vehicle crime saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in February 2024, rising from 3 to 7 incidents — a jump that outpaces the UK average by 195%. This surge, occurring despite the winter lull in outdoor activity, may indicate heightened vulnerability in local car parks or transport facilities. Other crime and theft from the person both doubled from zero to one incident, marking the first recorded instances of these categories in the area. Meanwhile, other theft dropped by 50% (from 4 to 2), and criminal damage and arson fell by 16.7% (from 6 to 5), suggesting some seasonal moderation in anti-social behaviour. The area's violent crime rate remains lower than the UK average, with 9 incidents (31% of total) compared to the national 32% share. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime — which exceeds UK levels by over 100% — indicates a critical vulnerability that may require enhanced CCTV coverage or patrols near key transport nodes. Residents are advised to remain vigilant in vehicle storage areas, given the significant upward trend in this category.

The crime rate in Kelvedon and Feering rose 3.6% from 5.3 per 1,000 in January to 5.5 per 1,000 in February 2024, reflecting a slight upward trend despite the winter season. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in February — a figure that, while low, highlights the concentration of incidents in specific categories like vehicle crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average when scaled to its population of 5,286. This lower exposure, combined with the area's small size, suggests that crime is not evenly distributed but concentrated in particular locations or circumstances. For example, the 1.3 per 1,000 rate for vehicle crime — which is 195% above the UK average — indicates that this category affects the area compared to national trends. The contrast between Kelvedon and Feering's lower violent crime rates and higher property crime rates compared to the UK underscores the need for tailored policing strategies that address local vulnerabilities, such as securing transport hubs and managing vehicle storage areas more effectively.