Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt, the likelihood of experiencing a crime in January 2024 was 2.0 — a figure 73% below the UK average of 7.4. This low rate translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per 31 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that contextualises the area’s safety in relatable terms. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55.6% of the 18 total crimes reported. This category’s rate of 1.1 per 1,000 was 58% below the UK average for the same category, a disparity consistent with the area’s character as a built-up but low-density residential zone with limited nightlife or commercial hubs. Property crimes followed, with burglary making up 22.2% of incidents.4 per 1,000 was 11% above the UK average. Seasonal factors likely influenced the crime profile, as January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull in retail activity may have reduced opportunities for shoplifting or public order offences. The area’s low crime rate, however, suggests that community cohesion and limited high-risk environments may contribute to its safety profile, though the sharp rise in vehicle crime and burglary warrants further examination of local patterns.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with burglary and vehicle crime both doubling compared to December 2023, reflecting a 300% and 100% increase respectively. This rise in property-related offences contrasts with a 23.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 13 to 10 incidents — a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6. The drop in violent crime may align with seasonal patterns, as January’s shorter daylight hours and post-holiday quietude likely reduced opportunities for such incidents. However, the spike in burglary and vehicle crime raises questions about local vulnerabilities. Burglary’s rate of 0.4 per 1,000, though 11% above the UK average, remains low, suggesting targeted rather than widespread activity. Vehicle crime’s rate of 0.2 per 1,000, 60% below the UK average, may be linked to specific locations such as car parks or residential streets with limited surveillance. For residents, the most immediate insight is that violent crime remains far below national levels, but vigilance around vehicle security and property precautions may be warranted given the recent upward trends in property-related offences.

The crime rate in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt fell by 30.8% from 2.9 per 1,000 in December 2023 to 2.0 per 1,000 in January 2024, reflecting a sustained decline in overall criminal activity. Over the course of the month, this rate equated to one reported crime for every 500 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national averages. Daily crime statistics show an average of one incident per day — a low frequency that aligns with the built-up area’s limited commercial and nightlife activity. When contextualised against the UK’s broader crime profile, the area’s performance is striking: its overall rate is 73% below the national average, and its violent crime rate is 58% below the UK average for that category. This disparity may be attributed to the area’s small population, low population density, and the absence of high-risk environments such as large retail centres or busy transport hubs. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, while the rate of burglary is 11% above the UK average, the absolute number of incidents remains minimal, suggesting that local factors rather than systemic trends drive these figures. For residents, these comparisons reaffirm that the area remains one of the safest in the country, though the recent increases in property-related crimes highlight the need for targeted awareness.