Kempsey Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Kempsey during January 2024 reveals a profile dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.3% of all reported crimes. This stark contrast to property crimes, which made up 48.7% of the total, suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be influenced by the area's seasonal dynamics. Kempsey's overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents places it 2.7% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a discrepancy that warrants closer examination of local factors. The high proportion of violent crimes—particularly the 20 incidents of violence and sexual offences—raises questions about underlying social or environmental triggers. While January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which could contribute to fewer outdoor crimes, the sharp increase in violent offences may indicate other drivers, such as post-holiday social patterns or specific community tensions. The area's status as a built-up region within the Malvern Hills adds complexity, as it combines elements of rural tranquility with concentrated urban activity that may attract different types of criminal behaviour. Property crimes like burglary and other thefts also rose sharply, though their rates remain below the UK average for certain categories. This mixed picture highlights the need for targeted interventions that address both violent and property-related crime without overgeneralising the area's challenges.

January 2024 saw a 150% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 8 to 20 incidents. This surge, which is 50% above the UK average for this category, contrasts sharply with vehicle crime, which increased by 100% but remains 60% below the UK average. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crimes now accounting for 51.3% of all reported incidents—double the share of property crimes. Burglary also surged by 150%, from 2 to 5 incidents, a rate 178% above the UK average. These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, though the area's built-up character within the Malvern Hills suggests targeted criminal activity rather than broad patterns. For residents, the 50% above UK average for violence and sexual offences is a critical insight, indicating a need for enhanced community safety measures.

Kempsey's January 2024 crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 62.7% increase compared to December 2023's 4.7 per 1,000. This surge is most pronounced in violent crimes, which rose 150% from 8 to 20 incidents. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported crime per day in Kempsey during January, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects a sharp upward trend. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 132 residents, a metric that contextualises the impact on the local population. Kempsey's population of 5,148 means that each resident faces a 1-in-132 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime in January. This monthly exposure rate, though modest, highlights the need for continued community vigilance. The area's crime profile contrasts with the UK average in several categories: violence and sexual offences are 50% above the UK average, while vehicle crime is 60% below. This divergence suggests that Kempsey's built-up character within the Malvern Hills may contribute to unique crime dynamics, with limited urban density but pockets of activity that attract specific criminal activity.