Kempsey Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kempsey’s crime rate in December 2025 (4.3 per 1,000 residents) places it 38.6% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 7.0 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights the area’s distinct character as a built-up zone within the rural Malvern Hills, where limited commercial density and a small population inherently reduce crime opportunities. The top crime category, violence and sexual offences (9 incidents, 40.9% of total), is 30% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with Kempsey’s low population density and lack of major nightlife hubs. Other theft (3 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also feature prominently, though the latter is 35% below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as December’s dark evenings, Christmas shopping peak, and holiday-related absences from homes may have altered criminal activity rhythms. The absence of major retail centres or transport hubs further explains the low rates of vehicle crime and burglary compared to urban areas. While the overall rate is up from November, the UK-wide comparison reinforces Kempsey’s status as a relatively safe area, with crime levels shaped more by its geographical isolation than by demographic pressures.

December saw a stark rise in other theft (+200%), driven by a jump from one to three incidents, likely linked to holiday shopping activity in Kempsey’s retail hubs. Other crime also doubled, with two incidents reported, a category that is 150% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, which had not occurred in November, rose by 100% to one incident, possibly tied to seasonal travel patterns. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 50% to three incidents, a reduction that may reflect the area’s typically low levels of such activity. The breakdown of crimes reveals a unique profile: violence and sexual offences (40.9% of total) are 30% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 35% below national levels. These figures suggest Kempsey’s crime profile is shaped by its rural-urban mix, where commercial activity drives some theft but limited population density suppresses other categories.

Kempsey's crime rate in December 2025 (4.3 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 22.0% increase from November's 3.5 per 1,000.6% below the UK average of 7.0. This upward trend contrasts with the area’s historically low crime profile, suggesting seasonal factors may have temporarily influenced local patterns. Daily crime counts averaged one incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, highlights the persistent visibility of crime in a small built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 234 residents underscores the rarity of incidents in Kempsey compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, however, does not account for the area’s rural context—where lower population density and limited commercial activity may inherently reduce opportunities for certain crimes. The absence of a UK-wide daily crime benchmark means Kempsey’s local data stands as a standalone indicator, emphasizing the need to interpret figures through the lens of its unique geography rather than national averages.