Kempsey Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kempsey’s October 2025 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 27.7% increase from September, yet remained 41.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area’s unique position as a small built-up community within the rural Malvern Hills, where crime rates are consistently lower than national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (5 incidents, 21.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 21.7%) and criminal damage and arson (4 incidents, 17.4%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal context: October’s darker evenings and Halloween may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and property crime. Violent crime in Kempsey is 62% below the UK average, suggesting a generally low incidence of interpersonal violence. However, the sharp rise in burglary (200% increase) and the 100% surge in criminal damage and arson point to specific vulnerabilities. These spikes may be influenced by the area’s rural isolation, which could make properties more susceptible to targeted crime, or by the seasonal shift toward less daylight and increased nocturnal activity. While the overall crime rate remains low, the October data underscores the need for targeted measures to address the rising trends in burglary and property damage, particularly as the area transitions into the colder months.

Burglary in Kempsey saw a dramatic 200% increase from September to October, rising from one incident to three. This jump, though small in absolute terms, signals a notable shift in local crime trends and may reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings or increased home occupancy during the autumn period. Conversely, other theft decreased by 50%, from two to one incident, a reduction that could be linked to heightened community vigilance or seasonal changes in retail activity. The area’s violent crime rate remained 62% below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 21.7% of all reported crimes. However, property crime rates showed mixed signals: criminal damage and arson rose 100% to four incidents, while vehicle crime also increased 100% to four, both significantly above the UK average. These spikes may be tied to the area’s rural character and the seasonal transition, which could see more outdoor activity or increased use of vehicles in remote areas.

Kempsey’s crime rate in October 2025 rose by 27.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.5 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a small built-up area. Monthly exposure reveals that over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for every 224 residents, a statistic that highlights the relative rarity of incidents in a community of 5,148 people. When scaled to population size, Kempsey’s crime rate remains 41.6% below the UK average, a disparity that underscores the area’s distinct socio-economic and geographic profile. The shift from September to October may be influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween, which could temporarily elevate certain types of crime. However, the overall low rate suggests that Kempsey’s built-up area within the Malvern Hills retains a relatively safe environment compared to broader UK trends.