Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Kelvedon and Feering's crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 residents for this category. The area's overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, 49.3% below the UK average of 6.7, reflects a combination of low population density and limited urban infrastructure. While the built-up area within Braintree experiences fewer opportunities for property crime, the prevalence of violent incidents suggests community-specific factors, such as social dynamics or localized tensions, may contribute. Seasonal context indicates that February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could have reduced opportunities for certain crimes, though the significant rise in criminal damage and arson highlights vulnerabilities in community spaces. The area's crime picture remains shaped by its semi-rural character, where smaller populations and dispersed communities may influence both reporting rates and the types of offences recorded. This contrast with the UK average underscores the need to consider regional differences in crime patterns, as national trends may not fully capture localized variations in policing, demographics, or community engagement.

February 2025 saw a stark 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to three incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns or localized issues. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 80%, dropping from five to one, a decline consistent with reduced public gatherings during winter. Violence and sexual offences, though still the dominant category, decreased by 25% compared to the previous month, suggesting temporary factors may have influenced reporting. Burglary and 'other crime' both doubled from zero to two incidents, indicating emerging trends that could signal new challenges. The area's criminal damage rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 25% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 79% below national levels, highlighting a complex mix of local and national influences. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories without overgeneralizing the area's overall safety profile.

Kelvedon and Feering's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 33.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.1. This decline aligns with the typical winter lull in activity, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, the 18 reported crimes over 28 days translate to roughly one crime per day, a figure that may be lower than nearby areas with higher population densities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 294 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents are less likely to encounter crime compared to the national average, though localized spikes in specific categories—such as criminal damage and arson—suggest targeted issues requiring attention. This monthly exposure rate, while low, should be contextualized against the area's small population and rural-adjacent character, which may naturally limit opportunities for certain types of crime.