Kempsey Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kempsey’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.1% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure reflects a generally low-crime environment, consistent with Kempsey’s status as a built-up area within the rural Malvern Hills. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 65% of all incidents, followed by burglary (25%) and other theft (5%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—likely contributed to the lower overall rate, though the area’s rural character and limited population density may also play a role. Violent crimes, while still the most frequent category, saw a notable decline from the previous month, possibly linked to the pre-spring lull in social activity. Burglary, however, remained an outlier, with a rate 233% above the UK average, suggesting a localised issue that may be tied to the area’s built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in property security. Other thefts and public order offences were both below the UK average, with the latter showing a significant spike in February. These patterns illustrate the combination of seasonal trends, geographic factors, and community-specific dynamics in shaping Kempsey’s crime profile.

February 2024 saw a dramatic shift in Kempsey’s crime profile, with public order offences doubling from zero to one incident—a 100% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 35% decline in violent crimes, which fell from 20 to 13. The drop in violence aligns with the winter lull in outdoor activity, though the exact reasons for the public order rise remain unclear. Burglary remains a standout issue, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents—233% above the UK average. This highlights a local vulnerability that may be tied to the area’s built-up nature and limited foot traffic during colder months. Meanwhile, other thefts dropped by 80%, from five to one, a decrease that could reflect heightened awareness or seasonal factors. Residents may find the 45.1% gap between Kempsey’s rate and the UK average reassuring.

Kempsey’s crime rate in February 2024 dropped by 48.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting a marked decline in reported incidents. This reduction positions the area as significantly safer than it was in January, with the overall rate falling from 7.6 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. On a daily basis, Kempsey recorded roughly one crime per day in February, a figure that aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile. Over the course of the month, the probability of a resident being involved in a reported crime was approximately 1 in 257, underscoring the relatively secure environment. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 5,148 residents of Kempsey experienced a crime rate that is 45.1% below the UK average, a disparity that highlights the area’s unique characteristics. The built-up nature of Kempsey within the Malvern Hills, combined with its rural surroundings, likely contributes to this divergence, as smaller communities often see lower crime rates due to stronger social cohesion and lower population density.