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

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 54.8% of all reported incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average where such crimes make up 29% of the national total. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 58% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the built-up area’s smaller population and potentially lower exposure to high-risk environments. While property crimes (8 incidents) remained a minor component of the total, the surge in violent crime—rising from 8 to 17 incidents—significantly altered the balance between property and violent offences. This spike, though unexplained by the data, may be linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween, which can amplify local tensions or attract transient populations. The area’s performance on most categories, including shoplifting (72% below UK average) and burglary (70% below UK average), reinforces its status as a relatively low-crime environment, though the rapid increase in violent crime warrants attention. The low crime rate is likely influenced by the area’s character as a smaller, rural or semi-rural community with limited commercial or nightlife activity, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the sharp rise in violent offences suggests that local dynamics—such as community events or demographic shifts—could be playing a role. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter days and Halloween-related activity, may have temporarily exacerbated underlying issues, though this remains speculative without further analysis.

October saw a stark 112.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 8 to 17 incidents—a shift that altered the crime mix, making violent crimes the most prevalent category (54.8% of total). This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in theft from the person and other crime, contrasts sharply with declines in vehicle crime (down 75%) and anti-social behaviour (down 50%). Violent crime rates in the area (1.9 per 1,000) remain 29% below the UK average, yet the rapid increase raises questions about local factors. For residents, the 1-in-290 monthly exposure to crime offers a tangible measure of risk, though the area’s performance on most categories—such as shoplifting (72% below UK average)—reinforces its relative safety. These shifts highlight the need to monitor seasonal influences, such as Halloween-related activity, which may temporarily elevate certain crime types.

The crime rate in October 2024 (3.4 per 1,000) marks a 47.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000, reflecting a noticeable upward trend. This rise, though significant, remains well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the potential for sporadic incidents in a small community. On a monthly basis, the 31 reported crimes translate to one crime for every 290 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of risk for individuals living or working in the area. When compared to the UK’s broader trends, the area’s crime profile remains markedly safer, with most categories—such as public order, shoplifting, and burglary—falling significantly below national averages. However, the sharp rise in violent crimes suggests a need for vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween may influence local dynamics.