Killamarsh Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, Killamarsh recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 16.7%. This pattern suggests that interpersonal disputes and public order issues remain central to the area's crime profile, a trend often observed in medium-sized built-up areas with mixed residential and commercial zones. The relatively low overall rate, compared to national benchmarks, may be influenced by Killamarsh's geographic and demographic characteristics. As a built-up area within North East Derbyshire, it likely benefits from a stable community structure and lower population density than larger urban centres, factors that may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal considerations also play a role: May's extended evenings and bank holidays may have increased social interactions in public spaces, a known driver of anti-social behaviour and violent incidents. However, this context does not fully explain the area's consistently lower crime rates, which may also reflect effective local policing strategies or community engagement initiatives. The breakdown of crimes reveals a notable discrepancy in property-related offences: burglary rates were 94% above the UK average, yet vehicle crime and other thefts were below national levels. This contrast could indicate that while targeted property crimes are relatively rare, more opportunistic thefts are being deterred through local measures. The data also shows that public order offences, though present, were 9% below the UK average, suggesting a balance between community activity and law enforcement presence. These findings highlight the need for further analysis into why certain crime types remain below national averages, particularly in property-related categories, while others align more closely with broader trends.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 1 to 2. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened seasonal activity or specific local factors. Vehicle crime also doubled, reaching 3 incidents, potentially linked to increased car usage during warmer weather or targeted thefts in residential areas. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 28.6%, dropping from 7 to 5, a decline that could be attributed to improved security measures or reduced opportunity during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 33.3% of all crimes, but this rate was 39% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also decreased slightly, though its rate (0.9 per 1,000) was still 32% below the national average, suggesting a consistent pattern of lower levels of disruptive conduct in the area. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal dynamics and local enforcement efforts.

Killamarsh's crime rate in May 2023 rose 19.9% compared to April 2023, climbing from 4.3 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase aligns with a broader seasonal pattern, as May's extended evenings and bank holidays may have encouraged more outdoor socialising, a factor often linked to higher anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 31 days, translating to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 195 residents. This figure provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population context further highlights the scale: with 8,187 residents, the 42 total crimes reported in May represent a manageable volume relative to the area's size. This suggests that while the rate has increased, the absolute number of incidents remains relatively low, a trend consistent with Killamarsh's historically lower crime profile compared to other parts of the UK.