Kelvedon and Feering Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Kelvedon and Feering’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 60.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This places the area among the safest in the country, though the low rate does not preclude localized fluctuations. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.7% of total incidents (5 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (21.4%, 3 cases) and vehicle crime (14.3%, 2 cases). The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours — likely contributes to the generally low crime levels observed. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson may reflect other factors, such as increased property neglect or localized disputes, particularly as the area’s small population and built-up nature could amplify the impact of such incidents. Vehicle crime, while relatively low, remains above the UK average by 8%, suggesting that the area’s infrastructure or traffic patterns may create vulnerabilities for this category. The overall crime profile aligns with the characteristics of a small, built-up area within a rural district, where the limited population density and proximity to larger urban centres like Braintree may moderate crime levels. This dynamic is consistent with broader trends in similar communities, where crime rates are typically lower than in major cities but not immune to localized spikes.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2026 was a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge contrasts sharply with the 66.7% drop in other theft, which fell from 3 to 1, and the 50% decrease in drug-related crimes, down from 2 to 1. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 37.5%, from 8 to 5, though this category remains 60% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The rise in criminal damage and arson may indicate seasonal or localized pressures, such as increased property neglect during colder months or targeted acts linked to local disputes. Shoplifting doubled from 0 to 1, suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns despite overall low crime levels. The area’s violent crime rate is exceptionally low, with violence and sexual offences at 1.0 per 1,000 — a figure that highlights the community’s relative safety compared to national trends.

The crime rate in Kelvedon and Feering dropped by 36.3% from 4.2 per 1,000 in the previous month to 2.7 per 1,000 in January 2026, reflecting a notable decline. This reduction positions the area as significantly safer relative to its recent performance. below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 5,286, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 378 residents. This low frequency contrasts with the UK-wide context, where the average resident faces a much higher likelihood of experiencing crime. The decline may partly reflect seasonal patterns, as January’s reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours could limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson suggests localized factors that require further attention.