Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kelvedon and Feering’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 13.2% below the UK average of 7.6. This position as a relatively safe locale within the broader national context is consistent with the area’s character as a small built-up area within Braintree, where lower population density and community cohesion may contribute to reduced crime. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and vehicle crime—reflect a mix of personal safety concerns and environmental factors. Violence and sexual offences, at 7 incidents, accounted for 20% of all crimes, a rate 50% below the UK average, possibly influenced by the area’s limited nightlife and strong local policing presence. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 10% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement. Vehicle crime, however, was 82% above the UK average, a disparity likely linked to the area’s role as a commuter hub and proximity to major roads. Seasonal factors in November, including darker evenings and retail events like Black Friday, may have amplified certain risks, such as bicycle theft and shoplifting, though the latter was 71% below the UK average, indicating successful prevention strategies.

November 2024 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, with three incidents reported compared to zero in October. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting localised pressures. Meanwhile, theft from the person and bicycle theft each rose by 100%, indicating potential vulnerabilities in personal security during darker evenings. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 25%, and violence and sexual offences fell by 22.2%, possibly reflecting the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday, which may have drawn policing attention. Vehicle crime remained 82% above the UK average, a persistent issue likely linked to the area’s proximity to transport networks. These shifts highlight both emerging risks and areas where community-focused interventions could mitigate trends.

Kelvedon and Feering's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 75.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.8 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 13.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 151 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area’s population of 5,286. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a rate that, while low by national standards, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area. The shift in crime patterns compared to October suggests seasonal factors may have influenced activity, with November’s extended evenings and retail events potentially affecting both property and public order crimes. This population-scaled perspective underscores that while the area is safer than the UK average, the month-on-month jump requires careful monitoring in the context of local rhythms.