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

Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt’s crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents in May 2023 places the area 66.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, illustrating a stark contrast with national levels. This figure, while showing a 33.5% month-on-month increase from 2.0 per 1,000, remains far below the UK benchmark, highlighting the area’s overall safety. The crime profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 62.5% of all reported crimes—double the UK average share for this category. This dominance of violent crime may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the longer evenings in May, which can increase opportunities for outdoor socialising and associated incidents. Property crimes, including burglary and theft, remain exceptionally low, with rates 78% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or a demographic profile that reduces property-related risks. The area’s low crime rate, particularly in property categories, may reflect a combination of factors, including a stable local population and limited commercial or industrial activity that could otherwise drive such offences. The seasonal context of May, with its extended daylight hours and bank holidays, could also contribute to shifts in crime patterns. Overall, the area’s crime picture remains one of relative safety, with the majority of reported incidents falling into violent categories that, while rising, still remain well below national levels.

May 2023 saw a 200% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to 15 incidents. This surge, while concerning, still places the area’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000 at 39% below the UK average for this category. Other theft and burglary each rose by 100%, though these remain rare occurrences in the area. Conversely, public order offences dropped 66.7%, and drugs-related crime fell by 50%, suggesting a temporary shift in criminal activity patterns. The crime mix remains heavily skewed towards violent offences, which account for 62.5% of all reported crimes—double the UK average share for this category. Anti-social behaviour also fell by half, potentially reflecting seasonal changes in community interactions. For residents, the sharp rise in violent crime may warrant heightened vigilance during late evenings, a period when outdoor drinking and socialising increases, as noted in the seasonal context.

Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt’s crime rate in May 2023 rose to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 33.5% increase from the previous month’s 2.0 per 1,000. This shift, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s relative safety. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low frequency of incidents relative to the local population of 9,002. When scaled to the population, this equates to one crime occurring for every 375 residents over the course of the month, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the area’s overall security. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that residents face a risk of crime that is 66.2% below the UK average, with property crimes in particular being 78% below the national level. These figures contrast sharply with the broader UK landscape, where higher crime rates are the norm, reinforcing the area’s position as a safer, more stable environment within Harborough.