Kempsey Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kempsey's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a significant departure from the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This 54.9% deficit reflects a broader pattern of lower criminal activity in this built-up area within the Malvern Hills. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 36.8% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (26.3%) and shoplifting (10.5%). These figures align with the area's character as a relatively tranquil rural district, where community cohesion and limited urban density likely contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal context suggests that June's extended daylight hours and early summer tourism may have influenced local dynamics, though the absence of major population influxes or events indicates this factor was not overwhelming. Kempsey's violent crime rate—1.0 per 1,000—remains 64% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting the area's low-risk profile. While property crimes such as shoplifting and other thefts accounted for 21% of incidents, these remain well below national benchmarks. The overall crime picture illustrates a community where proactive policing, strong local networks, and the physical environment combine to suppress criminal activity, even as seasonal shifts begin to influence minor fluctuations in specific categories.

June 2024 saw notable reductions in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 37.5% compared to May, from 8 to 5 incidents. This decline aligns with Kempsey's consistent underperformance relative to the UK average for this category—64% below the national rate of 2.8 per 1,000. Meanwhile, property crime categories showed mixed trends: burglary and shoplifting both doubled month-on-month, though these remain significantly below UK averages (burglary: 33% below; shoplifting: 35% below). The persistence of anti-social behaviour as the most common crime type (36.8% share) underscores challenges in addressing low-level disorder, even as overall crime rates remain exceptionally low. A resident would find the 1.0 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences particularly reassuring, as it translates to just one such incident for every 1,000 residents in a month. The absence of major spikes in crime despite June's tourism season suggests that Kempsey's rural character and limited commercial density continue to insulate it from the kinds of pressures that might elevate crime rates in more densely populated areas. These findings highlight both the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies and the unique contextual factors that shape Kempsey's crime profile.

Kempsey's crime rate in June 2024 (3.7 per 1,000) represented a 20.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.7 per 1,000, illustrating a sustained downward trajectory. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately one crime reported per day in Kempsey, a figure that remains remarkably low when considered against the area's population of 5,148 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 271 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is both statistically rare and indicative of the community's overall safety. This benchmark is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes Kempsey's position as an outlier in the national crime profile: for every 1,000 residents in the UK, 8.2 crimes are recorded, whereas in Kempsey, that number is less than half. This disparity underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures, the area's low population density, and the absence of factors typically associated with higher crime rates, such as large retail hubs or densely packed housing. The comparison also highlights the importance of maintaining current policing strategies, as even small fluctuations in crime rates can have significant implications for a community of Kempsey's size.