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

In September 2024, Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt maintained a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 70.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The crime profile shows a striking balance between property and violent crimes, each accounting for 8 incidents (38.1% of total crimes). Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remain 66% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s low overall rate. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, and public order offences, at 0.3 per 1,000, further contribute to the area’s subdued crime picture. Seasonal factors may partly explain these figures: September, marked by the start of the academic year and shorter evenings, typically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer large gatherings. This aligns with lower rates of public order and violent crime, though the balance between property and violent crime suggests no single dominant factor. The area’s relatively low population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to this equilibrium, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Overall, the data illustrates a stable, low-crime environment where both property and violent crime remain well below national averages.

September 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences tripling (1 → 3) and bicycle theft doubling (0 → 1) compared to August. This increase in public order incidents, though still below the UK average, may reflect heightened activity in local community spaces as schools resumed operations. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 33.3% (12 → 8), maintaining their position as the most common category but at a lower absolute level. Vehicle crime also rose by 33.3% (3 → 4), potentially linked to seasonal changes in traffic patterns or increased vehicle-related activity near residential areas. The area’s violence rate (0.9 per 1,000) remains 66% below the UK average, underscoring the effectiveness of local policing or community engagement efforts. Bicycle theft, however, is the only category in the area exceeding the UK average by 11%, a small but noteworthy divergence. For residents, the 33.3% reduction in violence and sexual offences offers a tangible reassurance, though the rise in public order issues may warrant attention from local authorities.

The crime rate in September 2024 (2.3 per 1,000) represents a 19.4% decline from August’s 2.9 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of decreasing crime in the area. On a daily basis, the 21 reported crimes over 30 days equate to roughly one crime per day, a figure significantly lower than most comparable UK built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 429 residents, illustrating the low likelihood of encountering crime for individuals living in the area. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be far higher. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s status as a low-crime environment, with both property and violent crimes remaining well below national benchmarks. The decline from August, combined with the stable balance between crime types, suggests that local initiatives or natural seasonal factors—such as the transition from summer to autumn—may be contributing to this trend. Residents can take comfort in these figures, which indicate a safe and stable living environment relative to broader UK patterns.