Kiveton Park Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kiveton Park’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a relatively stable environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.5% of all incidents—a rate of 3.5 per 1,000, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This category’s prominence may be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up district within Rotherham, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.5 per 1,000, also exceeded the UK average by 3%, suggesting ongoing challenges in managing community conduct. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended evenings—likely amplified outdoor socialising, which may have heightened opportunities for violence and anti-social acts. However, property crimes remained comparatively low, with burglary and vehicle crime rates below the UK average. This contrast hints at a combination of local policing efforts and the area’s demographics, where a focus on reducing property-related crimes may have offset higher rates in other categories. The data underscores the importance of contextual analysis, as Kiveton Park’s profile diverges from the UK average in both its strengths and vulnerabilities.

May 2024 saw a 175% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 4 to 11 incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month. This surge, coupled with a 38.9% rise in violence and sexual offences, highlights a shift in the crime mix toward more severe incidents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 78.6%, dropping from 14 to 3, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunities for such crimes, perhaps linked to changes in parking patterns or increased patrols. Shoplifting doubled from 1 to 2 incidents, an anomaly given the overall downward trend in property crimes. Violence and sexual offences in Kiveton Park remain 23% above the UK average, a persistent outlier that may reflect local factors such as community dynamics or targeted policing efforts. These fluctuations underscore the need for residents to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour has spiked.

Kiveton Park's crime rate in May 2024 fell to 7.7 per 1,000 residents, an 8.3% drop from the previous month's rate of 8.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during spring, when seasonal transitions may influence community activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in May, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the monthly rhythm of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, illustrating the scale of exposure for the population of 7,151. This monthly aggregate highlights the relative safety of the area compared to the UK average, though it also underscores the importance of localised context in understanding crime trends. The population-scaled perspective further shows that the rate remains below the UK average, suggesting that community-specific factors—such as local policing strategies or social initiatives—may play a role in sustaining this lower rate.