Killamarsh Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Killamarsh's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 40.5% below the UK average of 7.4. This consistent underperformance relative to national trends suggests a community with a lower baseline for criminal activity, potentially influenced by its location as a built-up area within North East Derbyshire. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (8 cases, 22.2% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (6 cases, 16.7%), and burglary (5 cases, 13.9%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday month marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall, which may likely contribute to the lower incidence of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to busier periods. The area's violent crime rate is 62% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 23% above average for criminal damage and arson. This divergence may reflect local factors, such as the town's compact size and limited commercial density, which could mitigate certain types of crime while leaving others, like vandalism, more vulnerable to spikes. The overall crime profile remains stable, with no indication of a systemic increase in violence or property crime, though the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson deserves closer attention.

January 2024 saw a sharp 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 2 to 6. This spike, though small in absolute terms, marks a significant shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences now accounting for 44% of all reported crimes (16 out of 36). Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 33.3% from 12 to 8, a decline that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which is 62% lower than the national rate. Other notable changes include a 100% rise in both other theft and 'other crime' categories, suggesting emerging patterns that may reflect local challenges. For residents, the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson may highlight a need for heightened awareness in public spaces, particularly as the month's post-holiday context and reduced retail activity could influence such incidents.

Killamarsh's crime rate in January 2024 rose slightly to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% increase from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000. This places the area 40.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in January, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate and the town's smaller population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 227 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 8,187 people. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which would translate to a much higher frequency in a larger population. While the slight upward trend suggests a minor fluctuation, the area remains far below the national benchmark, indicating a stable and safer environment overall.