Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kelvedon and Feering's crime rate for January 2025 stands at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 28.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends, likely influenced by the area's character as a built-up residential and commercial hub within Braintree. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.4% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and drugs (14.8%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may contribute to the lower overall crime rate, particularly for outdoor-related offences. However, the prominence of violent crime suggests local factors such as community dynamics or proximity to transport links could play a role. The area's drug-related crime rate is 208% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like public order offences, which are 61% below the national figure. This divergence highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific areas of concern while maintaining the area's overall safety record. The data also aligns with patterns seen in similar built-up areas where commercial activity and population density can drive certain types of crime, even as seasonal factors temper others.

The most dramatic shift in January 2025 was a 400% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge, though still relatively low in absolute terms, may reflect changes in community activity or unmet demand for local services during the post-holiday period. Concurrently, drug-related crimes doubled from zero to four, a 100% increase that places the area's rate 208% above the UK average. This anomaly could indicate emerging local challenges or unaddressed issues in drug prevention efforts. Conversely, several categories saw declines: other theft fell by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), public order offences dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), and vehicle crime and criminal damage also decreased by 50%. These reductions are consistent with the seasonal context of January, where reduced foot traffic and colder weather likely deter outdoor crimes. The area's violence and sexual offences rate, at 2.3 per 1,000, is 8% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or environmental measures that mitigate violent incidents. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour serves as a specific alert—local authorities may need to revisit strategies for managing public spaces and addressing root causes of such conduct.

The crime rate in Kelvedon and Feering remained stable in January 2025, matching the previous month's rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This consistency, despite significant fluctuations in individual categories, underscores the area's overall stability. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. When scaled to the population of 5,286, this translates to one reported crime for every 196 residents over the course of the month—a relatively low exposure compared to larger urban centres. However, the stark disparities between categories highlight the importance of context: while the overall rate is reassuring, the doubling of drug-related crimes and the 400% surge in anti-social behaviour demand attention. These figures, though not immediately alarming in absolute numbers, could signal emerging trends that warrant closer monitoring. The area's performance relative to the UK average further illustrates its unique profile—while the overall rate is 28.2% lower than the national figure, specific categories like drug crime demonstrate significant divergence. This contrast reinforces the value of localized data in understanding both the broader safety picture and the need for targeted responses to particular challenges.