Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Kelvedon and Feering—a built-up area within Braintree—recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This rate translates to a per-capita risk that is significantly lower than the national benchmark, reflecting the area’s relatively low population density and possibly its character as a quiet commuter town or rural suburb. The crime profile was dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 57.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and other theft (14.3%). These figures suggest a local environment where interpersonal conflicts and minor disturbances are more prevalent than property crimes, a pattern often seen in areas with mixed residential and commercial land use. Seasonal context plays a role in shaping these trends: July, as a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing, may have influenced both the frequency and nature of crimes. For example, the high proportion of violent offences could be partly explained by increased social interactions during outdoor events. Conversely, the low rate of property crimes such as vehicle theft (0.2 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.2 per 1,000) may reflect the area’s limited retail or industrial infrastructure, reducing opportunities for such offences. The overall crime rate, while modest, highlights the importance of context in understanding risk: residents in Kelvedon and Feering face a much lower probability of encountering crime than the average UK resident, but local patterns—such as the dominance of violent crime—require targeted awareness. This interplay between aggregate statistics and local conditions underscores the value of detailed monthly reporting in informing community safety strategies.

July 2025 marked a stark shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and other theft rising by 100% (from 0 to 3). These increases, while significant, remain well below UK averages for both categories (61% and 9% below, respectively). Concurrently, violent crimes fell by 36.8% (from 19 to 12), a decline consistent with seasonal factors such as the summer holidays reducing opportunities for targeted offences. The breakdown of crimes shows a 57.1% share of violent and sexual offences, a category where Kelvedon and Feering’s rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 24% below the UK average (3.0 per 1,000). This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its local incidence is mitigated by factors such as the area’s smaller population and possibly lower population density compared to major urban centres. Public order offences and vehicle crime both dropped by 100% (from 0 to 1 and 2 to 1, respectively), though these figures may reflect data collection nuances rather than genuine declines.

In July 2025, Kelvedon and Feering recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 22.3% decrease from June’s 5.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical summer patterns in low-density built-up areas, where seasonal tourism and festivals may temporarily disperse crowds, reducing opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day month, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 252 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to the UK average, though such statistics reflect reported incidents rather than unreported ones. The population-scaled perspective—4.0 per 1,000—places the area well below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, suggesting a safer environment for daily life. However, the monthly exposure metric (1-in-252 residents) provides a more tangible sense of how crime interacts with the local population, highlighting that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly during the month. This contrast between aggregate rates and individual experiences is critical for understanding how crime statistics translate to lived reality.