Killamarsh Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Killamarsh’s February 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places it 29.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, marking one of the area’s safest months in recent records. This performance aligns with the built-up area’s character as a relatively low-density urban environment, where crime rates are typically lower than in major cities. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34.2% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.5%) and criminal damage and arson (12.2%). While violence and sexual offences occurred at a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 (32% below the UK average for that category), the area’s burglary rate (0.5 per 1,000) was 67% above the national average, suggesting a need for targeted prevention in property crime. The low overall rate is consistent with February’s seasonal context: a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, which may contribute to lower overall crime. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences may reflect local social dynamics, such as the impact of school holidays on community interactions. The area’s position as a smaller built-up area within North East Derbyshire likely plays a role in its distinct crime profile, with fewer commercial hubs to drive retail-related crimes but more concentrated social networks that may influence interpersonal violence rates.

February 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in Killamarsh’s crime profile. Anti-social behaviour surged by 100%, rising from 4 to 8 incidents, while violence and sexual offences increased by 75%, from 8 to 14. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one reported incident compared to none in January. These spikes contrast with declines in other crime categories, including a 75% drop in 'other crime' from 4 to 1. The area’s burglary rate fell by 20% (from 5 to 4), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 16.7% (from 6 to 5). Killamarsh’s burglary rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 67% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in property crime. Conversely, vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) was 55% below the UK average, a trend consistent with lower traffic density in the built-up area. These shifts underscore the complexity of local crime patterns, with certain categories showing marked volatility.

Killamarsh's February 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.9% increase from the previous month’s 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime every 29 days, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of February, one crime was recorded for roughly every 200 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average when scaled to population size. This statistic underscores Killamarsh’s relatively safer profile compared to national trends, even as the month-on-month rise suggests minor fluctuations in local patterns. The population of 8,187 further highlights the manageable scale of crime within the built-up area, with incidents remaining sparse relative to the number of residents. These figures, when viewed alongside the UK context, illustrate how Killamarsh’s crime profile remains distinct from broader national patterns, despite the recent uptick.