Killamarsh Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Killamarsh’s crime profile in May 2024, accounting for 8 of the 19 reported crimes (42.1% of the total). This category’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents is 65% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a significant divergence that may reflect localised factors. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—72.6% below the UK average—places it among the safest in the country, a position it has maintained for several months. This low rate is consistent with Killamarsh’s status as a built-up area within North East Derbyshire, a region historically characterised by lower crime levels compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may have contributed to the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour (from 19 to 3 incidents) and public order offences (from 3 to 1). Conversely, the persistence of violent crime at 8 incidents highlights the need for targeted interventions in this category. The area’s crime mix is skewed heavily towards violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.1% of reported crimes, compared to 26.3% for property crimes. This imbalance suggests that local policing and community strategies may be more focused on addressing violent crime. The low levels of property-related crimes, such as vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000), both of which are below the UK averages, further reinforce the area’s overall safety profile. However, the small but notable increases in drugs, shoplifting, and burglary—each rising from zero to one incident—indicate the potential for emerging trends that warrant continued monitoring.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases from the previous month: drugs (0 to 1 incident), shoplifting (0 to 1), and burglary (0 to 1). These rises, though small in absolute terms, may indicate emerging trends or seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 84.2% (from 19 to 3 incidents), a stark contrast to the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, where Killamarsh’s rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 72% below. This decline could reflect targeted interventions or community initiatives, though no specific programmes are documented in the data. Vehicle crime also fell by 50% (from 2 to 1 incident), aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. For residents, the most immediate insight is the dominance of violence and sexual offences, which at 8 incidents (42.1% of total) far outpace the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This suggests a localised focus on addressing violent crime, through policing strategies or community engagement efforts. The sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, which had previously been a significant issue, indicates that efforts to manage public order may be yielding results.

Killamarsh's crime rate in May 2024 fell to 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a 51.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This decline places the area 72.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in May, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national trends. When scaled to the local population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 431 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the area’s overall safety relative to the UK. The drop in anti-social behaviour (from 19 to 3 incidents) and public order offences (from 3 to 1) suggests a possible alignment with seasonal patterns, such as reduced outdoor socialising during May’s longer evenings. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences at 8 incidents highlights a distinct contrast to the broader UK trend, where such crimes account for 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This divergence may reflect local factors, such as community dynamics or policing focus, though further analysis would be required to confirm. The area’s built-up nature within North East Derbyshire, a region with historically lower crime rates compared to major urban centres, likely contributes to this sustained gap from the UK average.