Kiveton Park Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kiveton Park's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, 12% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This performance places the area in the safer half of the UK's crime distribution. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 25.5% of all crimes, a significant drop from October's figures. This category's rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 34% below the UK average, a contrast to shoplifting's 82% surplus at 1.0 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of November—with its Bonfire Night events, Black Friday shopping, and darker evenings—likely influenced these patterns. While reduced daylight hours may have curtailed opportunities for certain crimes, the spike in criminal damage and arson suggests vulnerabilities in property crime prevention. The area's retail presence, particularly around Black Friday, may explain shoplifting rates, while the decline in violent crime could reflect seasonal lulls in alcohol-fuelled incidents. These dynamics underscore the need for targeted interventions that balance the unique characteristics of Kiveton Park, a built-up area within Rotherham, where community engagement and environmental factors play pivotal roles in shaping crime trends.

November 2023 saw a marked reduction in violent crime, with incidents falling by 50% from October's 24 to 12. This decline, while welcome, contrasts sharply with the 300% surge in criminal damage and arson, which rose from one to four incidents. The area's shoplifting rate was 82% above the UK average at 1.0 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect seasonal shopping pressures around Black Friday. Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 28.6%, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 5%, though it remains a persistent issue at 1.0 per 1,000. These shifts illustrate a combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts, with some crime categories showing stark divergence from national trends.

Kiveton Park's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 6.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as shorter days and colder weather often reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 47 incidents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 152 residents over the course of the month, a rate that remains lower than the UK average. The drop in violent crime by 50% (from 24 to 12 incidents) is particularly significant, suggesting a potential shift in local dynamics or policing effectiveness. However, the increase in criminal damage and arson by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) highlights a vulnerability in property crime prevention that warrants attention.