Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected shift in September 2025 was the 100% increase in shoplifting, a crime type that had not been reported in the area for the previous month. This anomaly contrasts sharply with the broader trend of declining crime rates, which saw the overall rate fall to 3.4 per 1,000 residents—54.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. Despite this, violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 83.3% of all reported crimes, though their rate (2.8 per 1,000) was 9% above the UK average. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school transitions and shorter evenings—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic in local shops potentially contributing to the sudden rise in shoplifting. Kelvedon and Feering, a built-up area within Braintree, appears to have a relatively low crime profile compared to other parts of the UK, though the concentration of violent crime raises questions about local factors. The area’s small population (5,286) and likely mix of residential and retail spaces may explain the disparity between property and violent crime rates, with fewer opportunities for property crimes but higher exposure to interpersonal conflicts. This month’s data underscores the need to monitor sudden spikes in specific categories, even within an otherwise stable crime environment.

September 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with shoplifting jumping from zero to one reported incident—a 100% increase—despite an overall 40% drop in the area’s crime rate compared to the previous month. This surge in shoplifting, though isolated, may reflect seasonal pressures such as back-to-school shopping or increased pedestrian activity in retail areas. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 66.7%, from three incidents to one, possibly due to reduced traffic volumes or improved local security measures. Violent crime, while still the most common category (83.3% of all crimes), decreased by 16.7% month-on-month, though its rate (2.8 per 1,000) remains 9% above the UK average. Criminal damage and arson, shoplifting, and vehicle crime all fell below UK averages by margins of 50–67%, suggesting the area’s unique characteristics—lower population density or fewer high-traffic zones—may limit opportunities for these crimes. Residents might find the 40% month-on-month decline in overall crime rates particularly reassuring, though the persistence of violence above the UK average indicates ongoing challenges in addressing local tensions.

Kelvedon and Feering’s crime rate in September 2025 (3.4 per 1,000) marked a 40% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000, a shift that translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period. This daily figure, while low, must be contextualised within the area’s small population of 5,286, where the monthly exposure rate equates to one crime for every 294 residents. Compared to the UK average, the area’s overall rate is 54.1% lower, a disparity that highlights its relative safety despite the concentration of violent crime. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, yet Kelvedon and Feering’s rate (2.8 per 1,000) remains 9% higher, suggesting local factors—such as community dynamics or unmet social needs—may contribute to this category’s persistence. The stark contrast between the area’s property crime rates (all below UK averages) and its elevated violence rates underscores the need for targeted interventions, even as the overall crime profile remains far below national levels. For residents, the 40% monthly decline in crime is a clear indicator of improvement, though the 9% gap in violent crime rates warrants further attention.