Kiveton Park Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kiveton Park’s crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in May 2025 places it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a relatively low overall crime profile for this built-up area within Rotherham. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.5% of all reported incidents (15 cases), followed by burglary (12.8%) and anti-social behaviour (12.8%). This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 26% of total crimes. The local rate for burglary—0.7 per 1,000—was 150% above the UK average of 0.3, an outlier that warrants attention. Seasonal factors may partly explain the elevated violence rate, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising align with patterns seen in similar urban areas. However, the significantly lower burglary rate compared to the UK average suggests a different dynamic, linked to the area’s compact, residential character and limited high-value property density. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 51% below the UK average, indicating a relatively stable community environment despite the spike in violence and burglary. These figures paint a complex picture of a place where violent incidents dominate but property crime remains subdued compared to national trends.

Burglary rates in May 2025 surged by 150% compared to April, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This jump, coupled with the local rate of 0.7 per 1,000—150% above the UK average of 0.3—highlights a significant deviation from national patterns. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 66.7%, falling from 3 to 1, and public order offences fell by 75%, declining from 4 to 1. These decreases may reflect the impact of targeted policing or seasonal shifts, as May’s bank holidays and longer evenings could have redirected activity away from public spaces. The rise in criminal damage and arson (+300%) and drugs offences (+200%) from April to May suggests emerging issues, though these categories remain relatively low in absolute terms. For residents, the daily crime rate of 1 incident per day offers a tangible benchmark for assessing local safety, with the majority of crimes concentrated in the violence and burglary categories. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000) was 26% higher than Kiveton Park’s rate of 2.1, underscoring the area’s comparatively lower risk of violent crime despite the May spike.

Kiveton Park’s crime rate in May 2025 rose by 11.5% compared to April, climbing from 4.9 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the UK average of 8.1, which Kiveton Park remains 32.1% below. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 1 incident per day over 31 days, a figure that may help residents contextualise their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 183 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Kiveton Park in the lower quartile of UK built-up areas. The population context—7,151 residents—further highlights the small scale of the area, where even a 5.5 per 1,000 rate translates to just 39 total crimes. This scale likely contributes to the area’s ability to maintain a crime rate significantly below the UK average, despite the May increases in burglary and violence. The comparison to the UK average also reveals disparities in specific crime types: while violence and sexual offences are 26% lower than the national average, burglary is 150% higher, illustrating the uneven nature of local crime patterns. These differences may reflect Kiveton Park’s unique socio-economic profile, with fewer commercial properties to attract burglars but more densely packed residential areas where interpersonal conflicts can escalate.