Kiveton Park Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 presented a mixed picture for crime in Kiveton Park, with the most unexpected development being the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences. At 24 incidents, this category accounted for nearly half of all crimes reported—48%—and marked a 50% increase from September. This surge, occurring against a backdrop of darker evenings and the Halloween season, suggests a possible link between seasonal factors and increased opportunities for such offences. While the overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents remained 12.5% below the UK average, the composition of crimes tells a more nuanced story. Property crimes, though lower than violent offences, still represented 40% of the total, with vehicle crime (7 incidents) and shoplifting (5 incidents) both exceeding UK averages by 92% and 21% respectively. This imbalance highlights the area’s unique challenges, where retail and transport hubs may contribute to higher rates of vehicle-related and petty theft crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by a third, and burglary dropped 25%, though both categories still remain above UK averages. The seasonal context of October—shorter days and increased social activity—may have influenced these patterns, with darker evenings exacerbating the risk of violent crime. Despite these fluctuations, Kiveton Park’s overall crime rate continues to reflect a safer profile compared to the national average, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas while maintaining the area’s relatively low baseline of criminal activity.

The most striking change in October was a 50% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 16 to 24 incidents. This category now accounts for 48% of all crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (26% above). Concurrently, other theft and other crime categories both saw 100% increases, with the latter reaching 2 incidents for the first time this year. These spikes contrast sharply with declines in anti-social behaviour (-33.3%) and burglary (-25%), though the latter still remains 18% above the UK average. The surge in violent crime may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween, which could have increased opportunities for such offences. Residents may find the 1-in-143 monthly exposure rate a useful benchmark for understanding local risk, though the area’s overall safety remains notable compared to national figures.

Kiveton Park's crime rate in October 2023 rose slightly to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 2.0% increase from the previous month’s 6.9 per 1,000. This places the area 12.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, maintaining its position as a relatively safer locale compared to national trends. Locally, the monthly exposure rate indicates that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents over the course of October—a figure that, while low, highlights the importance of sustained community vigilance. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s compact built-up nature and smaller population. This daily context provides residents with a tangible measure of local risk, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Kiveton Park’s crime profile is distinct from larger urban centres, where higher density and anonymity may contribute to more frequent incidents.