Kempsey Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Kempsey during March 2023, accounting for 45.8% of all reported incidents — the highest share among any category. This contrasts with the overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The area’s profile as a built-up region within the Malvern Hills, a largely rural area, may help explain this pattern. While violent crime remains the most prevalent, the breakdown reveals a complex mix: other theft and anti-social behaviour each contributed 20.8% of incidents, with the former significantly exceeding the UK average. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and extended evenings, may have influenced the high proportion of violent crimes, as increased social activity in public spaces could heighten opportunities for such offences. However, the absence of major spikes in property crime — burglaries accounted for only 8.3% of incidents — suggests that Kempsey’s rural character and lower population density may act as natural deterrents to certain types of crime. The data also highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends, with categories like criminal damage and arson recording rates 67% below the UK average. These findings reflect a place where crime, while present, is both infrequent and shaped by the unique interplay of geography, population size, and seasonal rhythms.

March 2023 saw a marked imbalance in crime types, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 45.8% of all incidents — significantly lower than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (23% below). This contrasts sharply with other theft, which was 69% above the UK average at 1.0 per 1,000. Such discrepancies suggest local dynamics influencing crime patterns, possibly linked to Kempsey’s role as a commuter or tourist area. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (4% below), remained a notable category at 20.8% of all crimes. These figures offer a snapshot of the area’s priorities for local authorities, with violent crime requiring focused attention despite the overall low rate. For residents, the data underscores that while general safety is strong, specific vulnerabilities — such as theft in public spaces — may demand targeted measures.

Kempsey's March 2023 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents places it significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap of 38.2%. This contrast becomes more tangible when considering daily and monthly exposure figures. Over the 31 days of March, Kempsey recorded roughly one crime per day, a frequency that, while low, reflects the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. On a monthly scale, the statistic translates to one reported crime for every 215 residents, a ratio that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area within the Malvern Hills. When contextualised against the population of 5,148, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in any given month. However, the breakdown reveals nuances: while overall rates are low, certain categories like other theft exceed UK averages. This disparity hints at local factors, such as the area’s character as a commuter hub or tourist destination, which may influence specific crime types. The comparison to national figures thus highlights Kempsey’s unique position as a place where crime is both rare and distinct in its composition.