Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt’s crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in May 2025 places it 70.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to crime, a pattern consistent with smaller, more rural or semi-rural built-up areas where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced incidents. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54.6% of all reported crimes (12 incidents). This was followed by anti-social behaviour (22.7%) and public order offences (9.1%). The area’s violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) was 54% below the UK average for the same category, suggesting a combination of local policing strategies, demographic factors, or environmental characteristics that limit violent incidents. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour and violence, though the overall rate remained well below national levels. The low property crime rate (3 incidents, 0.3 per 1,000) further underscores the area’s distinct profile compared to urban centres, where property-related offences are more prevalent. This data aligns with the broader trend of rural and smaller built-up areas maintaining crime rates significantly below the UK average, often attributed to lower population density, stronger community networks, and fewer high-risk environments such as major retail hubs or nightlife districts.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery incidents doubling from zero to one (+100.0%) and anti-social behaviour rising by 66.7% (from 3 to 5). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, suggest a temporary uptick in incidents linked to May’s extended evenings and bank holidays, which may have encouraged more outdoor gatherings. Conversely, public order offences fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), and vehicle crime decreased by the same margin (from 3 to 2), reflecting seasonal changes in activity or targeted policing efforts. The area’s violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) remained 54% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) was 58% below the national figure. This divergence from the UK profile reinforces the area’s unique crime dynamics, where property-related offences are rare but personal safety concerns—such as violence—remain a focus. For residents, the data highlights that while overall crime is low, vigilance during late-night social events may be prudent, given the rise in anti-social behaviour. The absence of property crime spikes, despite the seasonal context, contrasts with urban areas where such offences often surge during similar periods.

The crime rate in Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt fell by 18.7% from 3.0 per 1,000 in April 2025 to 2.4 per 1,000 in May 2025, reflecting a continued trend of declining incidents. Over the course of May, this equated to roughly one crime per day—a figure that, while seemingly frequent, must be contextualised within the area’s small population of 9,002 residents. Monthly exposure to crime was 1-in-409 residents, a statistic that, when compared to the UK’s average of 8.1 per 1,000, illustrates the stark contrast between this rural built-up area and larger urban centres. The daily crime count of one per day is a local measure only, as no UK-wide daily comparison exists; however, it underscores the manageable scale of crime in this area. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the rise in anti-social behaviour and violence, the absolute number of incidents remains low. For example, the 12 violent crimes reported in May represent just 0.13% of the population, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK’s 2.8 per 1,000 for the same category. This suggests that the area’s residents face a much lower risk of encountering violent crime than the national average, likely due to factors such as limited nightlife, lower population density, and fewer high-risk environments. The decline in vehicle crime and public order offences also indicates that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have contributed to a more stable crime picture, even as some categories, like robbery, saw isolated increases.