Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a subtle shift in Kelvedon and Feering’s crime profile, with the overall rate rising to 4.2 per 1,000 residents — a 45.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while slightly higher than the previous month’s rate of 3.4, underscores the area’s continued status as one of the safest in the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (45.5% of total), followed by other theft (13.6%) and public order issues (9.1%). The seasonal context of October, with its darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween, likely contributed to the rise in public order and other theft incidents, which may be linked to increased foot traffic or festive activity. Violence and sexual offences, though still the largest category, saw a 33.3% decrease from the prior month, potentially reflecting the impact of seasonal changes or community initiatives. The lower crime rate compared to the UK average suggests that the area’s built-up nature, combined with its relatively small population and lower levels of deprivation, creates an environment where crime remains uncommon. However, the increase in non-violent crimes highlights the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly as seasonal events like Halloween may temporarily elevate certain types of incidents. This pattern aligns with broader trends in small, rural or semi-rural areas, where crime tends to be concentrated in specific categories and influenced by local conditions.

October 2025 saw a 22.0% increase in the overall crime rate compared to the previous month, driven by sharp rises in three categories: other theft, public order, and other crime, each of which doubled from zero to three, one, and one respectively. This surge in non-violent crimes contrasts with a 33.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 15 to 10. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, contributing 45.5% of all crimes, but at a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 — 29% below the UK average. Other theft, however, stands at 0.6 per 1,000, 15% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activity. Public order offences, which rose to 0.4 per 1,000, are 25% below the UK average, suggesting that while incidents increased, they remain relatively rare in this area. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal events and underlying trends.

Kelvedon and Feering’s crime rate in October 2025 rose by 22.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.4 to 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure shows one crime reported every 31 days, translating to roughly one crime per day. This low frequency suggests that, despite the month-on-month rise, the area continues to experience relatively low levels of crime. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for every 240 residents, a figure that highlights the area’s small population and the manageable scale of incidents. This monthly exposure provides context for residents, indicating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains low compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area’s safety profile, while showing a slight uptick, remains well below the national benchmark.