Kempsey Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kempsey's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 25.1% increase from April's 4.7 per 1,000, reflects the area's consistent pattern as a low-crime built-up zone within the Malvern Hills. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix (43.3% of total).5 per 1,000, they were 12% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) followed, 15% below the national rate, likely shaped by Kempsey's small population and proximity to rural areas. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may explain the rise in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, though the latter remains 50% above the UK average. Kempsey's low overall rate contrasts with the UK's higher urban crime profiles, suggesting a unique combination of community dynamics and geographical isolation. However, the sharp spike in possession of weapons (0.2 per 1,000, 150% above UK average) raises questions about local factors, possibly linked to seasonal events or transient populations. The balance between property (9 cases) and violent crimes (13 cases) highlights the area's focus on addressing interpersonal conflicts, which may be exacerbated by the influx of visitors during May's extended daylight hours.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+200%), vehicle crime (+200%), and criminal damage and arson (+100%), though violence and sexual offences fell by 7.1%. Anti-social behaviour, now the second most common crime type (1.2 per 1,000), is 15% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts may be mitigating some issues despite the surge. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 50% above the UK average, likely linked to seasonal increases in outdoor activity and longer evenings. Possession of weapons—though only one incident—was 150% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a stark outlier requiring further local scrutiny. The drop in violence and sexual offences to 13 cases (43.3% of total) from 14 in April may reflect targeted policing during bank holidays or self-regulation during May's extended evenings.

Kempsey's crime rate in May 2025 rose 25.1% from April's 4.7 per 1,000 to 5.8 per 1,000, yet remains 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime for every 172 residents over the month—a figure that, while low, reflects the area's smaller population. Daily crime averaged 1 incident per day, consistent with Kempsey's historical trend as a relatively quiet built-up area within the Malvern Hills. When scaled to the local context, the 1-in-172 resident exposure rate highlights the rarity of crime in this area compared to larger urban centres. The population size of 5,148 further contextualises these figures, with crime rates per 1,000 residents offering a more meaningful comparison than absolute numbers alone. This low density, combined with the area's rural-adjacent character, likely contributes to the sustained gap between Kempsey's rates and the national average.