Killamarsh Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Killamarsh's crime rate for August 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 40.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, with the most significant contributions coming from violence and sexual offences (41% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (28.2%), and shoplifting (7.7%). The data suggests a combination of local factors, including the area's built-up character and seasonal dynamics. August, as a peak holiday month, may have influenced crime patterns through increased tourism and the temporary vacating of homes, which could have reduced burglary opportunities. However, the persistent presence of violent crime highlights ongoing challenges in community safety. Violence and sexual offences in Killamarsh remain 30% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with the area's smaller population density and potential for stronger local policing presence. The relatively low rate of shoplifting compared to the UK average (37% below) may indicate effective retail security measures or fewer commercial spaces in the built-up area. These findings illustrate a crime profile shaped by both geographic and seasonal factors, with the area maintaining a safer environment than the national average despite occasional spikes in specific categories.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing significant increases: drugs (+100%), robbery (+100%), and shoplifting (+100%). These rises, though small in absolute numbers (2, 2, and 3 incidents respectively), suggest emerging challenges that warrant attention. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 87.5% (from 8 to 1), reflecting a marked improvement in community behaviour. This decline may be linked to local initiatives or seasonal factors, such as reduced public gatherings during the summer. Burglary also dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), a trend consistent with the area's lower-than-average burglary rates (63% below UK levels). The data also reveals a stark contrast in category-specific UK comparisons: while violence and sexual offences remain 30% below the national average, robbery in Killamarsh is 82% above the UK rate. This anomaly highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where local crime types diverge from national trends. For residents, the most immediate insight is the sharp rise in shoplifting, which may indicate a shift in criminal activity towards retail spaces despite the overall low crime rate. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring specific categories even within an area that generally outperforms the UK average.

Killamarsh's crime rate in August 2025 (4.8 per 1,000) represented a 26.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's broader trend of maintaining lower crime levels than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for local policing resources. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 210 residents provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a crime was significantly lower than the national average. This statistic, when compared to the UK's typically higher exposure rates, reinforces Killamarsh's status as a relatively safe built-up area. The 26.4% month-on-month reduction also suggests that local efforts—whether through policing strategies, community engagement, or environmental factors—may be contributing to sustained improvements. However, the sharp rise in specific categories like drugs and robbery highlights the need for targeted responses to emerging issues, even within an area that broadly demonstrates positive trends. These comparisons illustrate how Killamarsh's crime profile, while generally reassuring, requires nuanced interpretation to address local variations effectively.