Killamarsh Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of Killamarsh’s population—8,187 residents—26 reported crimes in November 2024 equate to roughly one crime for every 315 residents. This translates to a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000, placing the built-up area 57.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The data highlights a stark contrast in crime types: violent crimes dominated, accounting for 15 of the total (57.7%), followed by property crimes (6). Violence and sexual offences, at 1.8 per 1,000, were 30% below the UK average for this category, while criminal damage and arson (0.4 per 1,000) were also 30% below the UK rate. Seasonal factors may influence these patterns, with November’s darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night likely contributing to higher incidents of violence and public order offences. The relatively low property crime rate could reflect the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community where informal social controls may deter burglary and theft. However, the spike in violence and sexual offences raises questions about local dynamics during the month, linked to increased alcohol consumption or social gatherings in the absence of daylight. The data also shows a marked underperformance in certain crime types compared to the UK average, suggesting systemic differences in policing, community engagement, or socioeconomic factors that warrant further exploration.

November 2024 saw a 36.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 11 to 15 incidents—a sharp rise that may reflect the impact of darker evenings and seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Robbery rates surged by 100% (from 0 to 1), a troubling anomaly that could signal a shift in criminal activity or underreporting in previous months. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), due to heightened awareness around property security or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. The category of criminal damage and arson also declined by 25%, though it remained 30% below the UK average. Possession of weapons was the only category in the UK average range, at 0.1 per 1,000—67% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy suggests a unique local challenge that may require targeted intervention. Residents might find the daily crime count—roughly one incident per day—useful for contextualising safety, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The contrast between violent crime trends and property crime reductions highlights the need for nuanced strategies addressing both immediate public safety concerns and long-term community resilience.

Killamarsh’s crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 in November 2024 represents a 29.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000, indicating a notable improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one crime per day in the built-up area—a figure that, while non-zero, is comparatively low for a community of Killamarsh’s size. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 315 residents, a statistic that places the area in stark contrast to larger urban centres where such ratios are often much higher. When scaled to the local population, the 26 crimes recorded equate to a manageable burden for a community of 8,187 people, though the dominance of violent crimes (57.7% of the total) suggests a focus on addressing root causes rather than merely reacting to symptoms. The 57.9% gap between Killamarsh’s rate and the UK average underscores the area’s relative safety, but it also raises questions about why certain categories—like violence and sexual offences—remain high compared to other regions. This comparison highlights both strengths in crime prevention and potential blind spots that could benefit from targeted analysis, particularly as the area navigates seasonal fluctuations and evolving local dynamics.