Kempsey Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kempsey’s October 2024 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents marked a stark contrast to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, placing the area 42% below the national benchmark. This figure, while low, was accompanied by an unexpected surge in vehicle crime, which rose from 1 to 3 incidents—a 200% increase. The area’s crime profile in October reflected a balance between property and violent crime, with violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) dominating the landscape. The Malvern Hills’ rural character, combined with Kempsey’s small-town infrastructure, likely contributes to the consistently low crime rates observed here compared to more densely populated regions. Seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings following the clocks going back and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced patterns in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The area’s vehicle crime rate (0.6 per 1,000) was 28% above the UK average, suggesting a vulnerability tied to local transport networks or unsecured vehicles in residential areas. This anomaly highlights the need for targeted measures in specific crime categories, even within an overall low-risk environment. The data also shows that shoplifting and burglary rates remained significantly below UK averages, consistent with the area’s low population density and limited commercial activity compared to urban centres. As the month progressed, the interplay between seasonal rhythms and local demographics will remain key to understanding Kempsey’s crime picture.

The most striking movement in October 2024 was the 200% increase in vehicle crime, which rose from 1 to 3 incidents—a sharp departure from the usual low numbers in this area. This spike, though small in absolute terms, was 28% above the UK average for vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting a potential vulnerability in local vehicle security practices or increased traffic activity. Anti-social behaviour also doubled from 2 to 4 incidents, a 100% increase, and remained 38% below the UK average (1.3 per 1,000). This duality—rising local rates but still below national benchmarks—points to the area’s unique dynamics. Burglary, which had not occurred in September, rose by 100% to 1 incident, an unusual development in a region where burglary rates are typically 39% below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 1-in-215 resident monthly exposure to crime, a figure that places Kempsey among the safest areas in the UK despite the spikes. The breakdown of violent crime, however, showed a 40% deficit compared to the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000), reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile. These shifts underscore the importance of monitoring specific categories, even within a low-crime context, to address emerging patterns before they escalate.

Kempsey’s October 2024 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents represented a 26.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000, a rise that, while statistically significant, remained well below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show that Kempsey experienced roughly 1 crime per day in October, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 215 residents. This ratio, when contextualised against the area’s population of 5,148, highlights the relatively low likelihood of encountering crime compared to larger urban centres. The comparison to the UK average becomes even more pronounced when considering Kempsey’s population scale: the area’s crime rate is 42% below the national figure, a gap that reflects its rural character and limited commercial density. The previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000, combined with the current rate, suggests a seasonal fluctuation that may be linked to the transition into darker evenings and Halloween-related activity. While the increase in vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour may seem concerning, the broader context of Kempsey’s crime profile—marked by consistently low rates in violent and property crimes—suggests that these spikes are isolated incidents rather than indicative of a systemic trend. For residents, the data reinforces the perception of Kempsey as a safe area, even as specific categories warrant closer attention.