Killamarsh Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Killamarsh's July 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places it 48.8% below the UK average of 8.4. This marked safety contrast with national trends is most striking in burglary, which stood at 0.5 per 1,000 residents—61% higher than the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The area's crime profile in July reflects a combination of seasonal dynamics and local characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.4% of all crimes, with 11 incidents recorded, while anti-social behaviour followed closely at 28.6%. These figures suggest a persistent challenge in managing public order, particularly during peak summer months when tourism and festivals may contribute to increased social interactions. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average may partly reflect Killamarsh's built-up area status, where retail presence is limited compared to larger urban centres. July's crime picture aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar post-industrial towns, where summer festivals and school holidays often correlate with temporary spikes in anti-social behaviour. The overall low crime rate, however, indicates effective community policing or environmental factors that deter criminal activity, though the burglary anomaly warrants closer examination in context of local property density and security measures.

July 2024 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases compared to June, rising from 0 to 4 incidents—a sharp contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This spike occurred alongside a 100% rise in shoplifting, with 2 reported cases, though both categories remained well below UK averages for their respective crime types. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 26.7% from June, with 11 incidents recorded in July compared to 15 the previous month. This decline may reflect the impact of local initiatives targeting summer violence. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type, with 10 incidents (28.6% of total), 17% below the UK average. Vehicle crime fell by 50% compared to June, with only 1 incident reported—half the previous month's total. This reduction could be linked to summer holidays reducing commuter traffic, though the area's low baseline vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) already suggests limited exposure to this category. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 100% increase in burglary, which may indicate seasonal vulnerabilities in property security during the summer months when homes are more likely to be unoccupied.

Killamarsh's July 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 16.9% increase from June's 3.7 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the 31 days of July, this translates to an average of 1 crime per day—a pace that would mean one resident in every 234 experienced a reported crime during the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees around 1 crime for every 120 residents. The previous month's rate of 3.7 per 1,000 highlights a recent upward trend, though the overall low crime environment persists. The area's built-up nature within North East Derbyshire likely contributes to this pattern, as compact urban areas often benefit from higher visibility and community engagement. The daily crime count of 1 per day provides a tangible metric for residents: if a local shopkeeper experiences a theft, the likelihood of another incident within the same day is relatively low. This statistic helps contextualise the rarity of crime in Killamarsh compared to larger cities, where daily crime rates often exceed 3 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even with the 16.9% increase, the area's crime environment remains far safer than the national average, with only 1 in 234 residents encountering a crime in July compared to 1 in 120 nationally.