Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kelvedon and Feering, a built-up area within Braintree, reported a crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, a figure 80.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s position as one of the safest in the country. The breakdown of crimes revealed that violence and sexual offences accounted for 75% of all incidents, with 6 reported cases. This category, while the most prevalent locally, remained 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The remaining 25% of crimes included one drug-related incident and one shoplifting case, both significantly below their respective UK averages (0.3 and 0.7 per 1,000). The seasonal context of April, marked by the Easter period and spring weather, likely influenced the crime profile. Warmer temperatures and increased outdoor activity may have contributed to the 75% of crimes falling under violent categories, though the low overall numbers suggest that the area’s character—possibly a quieter, lower-density community—plays a significant role. The absence of property crimes, which are typically more common in urban centres, further highlights Kelvedon and Feering’s unique position. While the area’s small population and limited retail or nightlife presence may explain the low rates, the 20% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to March 2025 raises questions about local factors that could be explored further. Overall, the data illustrates a community where crime is exceptionally rare, with the most common incidents being of a violent nature but still far below national trends.

April 2025 saw a 20% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 6 incidents, while drug-related crimes doubled from 0 to 1. This contrasts with a 50% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 2 to 1. The category of violence and sexual offences in Kelvedon and Feering was 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a notable disparity that may reflect the area’s smaller population and lower density. Drug-related crimes, though minimal, marked a 100% increase from the previous month, suggesting a potential shift in local patterns. Shoplifting’s decline aligns with the broader trend of property crimes being significantly underrepresented in this area, with only 1 reported incident compared to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. These fluctuations, while small in absolute terms, offer insight into local dynamics, such as seasonal changes in outdoor activity during the Easter period. Residents might find the 50% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a reduction in retail-related incidents during a typically busy spring month.

The crime rate in Kelvedon and Feering for April 2025 dropped by 33.5% compared to the previous month, falling from 2.3 to 1.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the generally low levels of crime observed in this built-up area, which has consistently reported rates well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in April, reflecting the sparse nature of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 661 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively safe environment in this community. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,286, this means that the likelihood of encountering a crime is extremely low compared to the UK’s broader context. While the UK average crime rate in April 2025 was 7.7 per 1,000, Kelvedon and Feering’s rate remains 80.5% below that figure. This contrast highlights the area’s unique position as a place with minimal crime exposure, potentially influenced by its smaller population and lower density compared to larger urban centres.