Kiveton Park Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 7,151, Kiveton Park recorded 49 crimes in September 2023, translating to a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 13.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, indicating that the area is comparatively safer than the national average. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) constitute the largest share at 32.7%, followed by vehicle crime (7 incidents, 14.3%) and public order offences (6 incidents, 12.2%). These patterns may be influenced by the seasonal context of September, which marks the start of the academic year and university freshers' week. The influx of students and increased foot traffic in retail and social areas could contribute to the rise in shoplifting and public order incidents. However, the lower-than-average rates for violence and sexual offences suggest that local initiatives or community dynamics may be effective in mitigating such crimes. The data also highlights disparities within the area: while vehicle crime is 108% above the UK average, anti-social behaviour is 40% below. This contrast may reflect the area's character as a mixed-use built-up district with a combination of residential, commercial, and educational spaces, where certain crime types are more prevalent due to environmental factors. The overall crime rate, though lower than the national average, underscores the need for continued monitoring, particularly as the month-on-month increase of 11.4% suggests a potential shift in local crime patterns that warrants attention.

September 2023 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories. Shoplifting surged by 500%, jumping from one incident in August to six in September—a figure that may concern local retailers and businesses. This spike aligns with the start of the school term and university freshers' week, when foot traffic in retail areas increases. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 133.3%, from three to seven incidents, potentially linked to increased car usage during the transition from summer to autumn. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7%, from three to one incident, due to reduced outdoor activity as evenings grew darker. Kiveton Park's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) is 20% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively safer environment for residents compared to other areas. However, vehicle crime here is 108% above the UK average, highlighting a specific vulnerability that local authorities may need to address.

Kiveton Park's crime rate in September 2023 rose by 11.4% compared to August's 6.2 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a local uptick in reported incidents. Over the 30-day period, this equated to roughly two crimes per day, a figure that may help residents contextualise the frequency of incidents in their daily lives. When considering the population of 7,151, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 146 residents highlights that the vast majority of residents remain unaffected by criminal activity. This contrasts with the UK average, where the overall rate of 8.0 per 1,000 is 13.7% higher than Kiveton Park's current level. The local rate, however, remains lower than the national average for categories like anti-social behaviour (40% below UK levels) and violence and sexual offences (20% below UK levels). These figures suggest that Kiveton Park's community may benefit from factors such as strong local policing or social cohesion, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this.