Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt for August 2023, accounting for 77.8% of all reported crimes. This stark contrast to the UK average—where such offences contribute 39% of total crime—highlights the area’s unique safety dynamics. The overall crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents is 75.3% below the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts or the area’s demographic characteristics. Public order offences (16.7% of total crimes) and burglary (5.6%) trail significantly behind, with the latter at just 0.1 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. August, as a peak holiday month, likely influenced seasonal crime patterns, with empty homes potentially increasing burglary risk. However, the area’s low property crime rates suggest either limited opportunities for such offences or strong community vigilance. The dominance of violent crime, despite the area’s low overall rate, may reflect local factors such as population density, community interactions, or the presence of specific at-risk groups. This data aligns with Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt’s identity as a built-up area within Harborough, where smaller-scale social networks and limited commercial activity may moderate crime trends differently than in larger urban centres.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 75% in August, rising from 8 to 14 incidents. This category remains 39% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. Public order offences, at 0.3 per 1,000, are 50% below the UK average, suggesting a community with fewer disturbances despite the increase in violent crime. Burglary, though minimal at 1 incident, is 71% below the UK average, indicating effective local security measures or low opportunities for property crime. These figures contrast sharply with the national trend, where property crime typically dominates. Residents may find the low burglary rate particularly reassuring, as it suggests limited vulnerability to opportunistic theft despite August’s seasonal context of empty homes.

The crime rate in August 2023 rose slightly from 1.8 to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 12.4% increase compared to the previous month. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately one crime reported every 31 days, highlighting a relatively low frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 500 residents, underscoring the area’s safety relative to its population size. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, provides context for residents: the likelihood of encountering a crime is significantly lower than in larger urban centres. The population context further reinforces this, as Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt’s smaller size and lower density likely contribute to the subdued crime profile. These statistics align with the area’s character as a built-up area within Harborough, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may mitigate opportunities for crime.