Killamarsh Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Killamarsh's December 2023 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents — 40.3% below the UK average — highlights a consistently safer profile for this built-up area within North East Derbyshire. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.3% of all incidents, followed by burglary (11.4%) and anti-social behaviour (8.6%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences constitute 43% of all crimes, suggesting Killamarsh may have more effective local interventions in this category. The seasonal context of December — a time of heightened retail activity, dark evenings, and holiday-related social dynamics — typically correlates with increased property crime and public order offences. Yet Killamarsh's data shows a marked absence of such trends, with shoplifting (80% below UK average) and vehicle crime (11% below UK average) both significantly lower than expected. This may reflect the area's smaller retail footprint and lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. The 43% UK average deficit for burglary could be attributed to Killamarsh's character as a relatively low-density built-up area with fewer high-value properties, though the 43% UK average surplus for burglary (0.5 per 1,000) indicates some vulnerabilities in property security. The sharp rise in possession of weapons (567% above UK average) stands out as a stark anomaly, linked to seasonal factors such as increased alcohol consumption during the festive period. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the interplay between these trends illustrates the complex relationship between local demographics and crime patterns.

December 2023 saw three crime categories increase by 100% compared to November: criminal damage and arson, other crime, and vehicle crime. This surge contrasts with sharp declines in shoplifting (-50%) and drugs (-50%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The area's violence and sexual offences rate (1.5 per 1,000) remains 43% below the UK average, a consistent trend that likely reflects Killamarsh's lower population density and community cohesion. Conversely, possession of weapons at 0.4 per 1,000 — 567% above the UK average — stands out as an unexpected spike. This anomaly may partly explain the rise in criminal damage and arson, though no definitive link can be drawn without further data. Residents may find the 50% drop in shoplifting, from 2 to 1 incident, particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with the seasonal reduction in retail activity during December.

Killamarsh's December 2023 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.1% increase from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, underscores the need for continued vigilance. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly one reported crime per day across its 8,187 residents, a figure that remains low compared to broader UK trends. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 234 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. While the overall rate remains 40.3% below the UK average, the fluctuation between December and November highlights the volatility of crime patterns in a small built-up area. This monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide data, provides residents with a tangible sense of risk. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Killamarsh, despite its modest size, maintains a crime profile that is consistently below the national average, though local variations in specific offence types require closer attention.