Kiveton Park Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kiveton Park's crime profile in November 2024 reflected a continued trend of lower-than-average rates across multiple categories, with the overall crime rate at 5.9 per 1,000 residents—22.4% below the UK average. This figure, which represents a 6.7% decrease from October, underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.1%) and shoplifting (9.5%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Rotherham, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Seasonal factors also played a role, with November's darker evenings and the approach of Christmas potentially influencing shoplifting and public order incidents. However, the area's violent crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic factors may be mitigating risk. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, is also 1% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the community's response to local challenges. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime—0.4 per 1,000 residents, 9% below the UK average—could be attributed to the area's compact nature and reduced reliance on car-based transport compared to larger urban centres. These trends, when viewed through the lens of seasonal activity and local context, illustrate an area where crime is managed effectively, though not without pockets of concern such as the sharp increase in drug-related offences.

November 2024 saw a 6.7% decrease in Kiveton Park's overall crime rate compared to the previous month, driven by a 57.1% reduction in vehicle crime. This decline in vehicle-related offences may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced commuter traffic or increased vehicle security measures during darker evenings. Conversely, drug-related crimes surged by 100%, rising from zero to one incident—a figure that, while statistically significant, remains below the UK average. Public order offences also increased by 50%, potentially linked to Bonfire Night activities and the start of the festive season. The area's violent crime rate, at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, is 15% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Kiveton Park's broader pattern of lower violent crime compared to national benchmarks. Shoplifting, which fell by 20% to four incidents, remained 13% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail strategies or community engagement efforts may be contributing to this decline. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal events and local crime dynamics, with certain categories showing marked shifts while others remain stable.

Kiveton Park's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 6.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader patterns observed in similar built-up areas during late autumn, where reduced public activity and colder weather may contribute to lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in November, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific locations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to the population of Kiveton Park. This statistic underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks, particularly given the high proportion of property crimes and violent offences that remain below UK averages. The population context further highlights that, despite the presence of certain crime types, the overall burden on residents is comparatively light, with the majority of incidents concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread across the community.