Kiveton Park Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Kiveton Park's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.3% below the UK average of 6.4. This figure reflects a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime levels in the area. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 23.3% of all recorded crimes, followed by burglary and shoplifting at 16.3% each. These rates contrast with the UK average for violence, where Kiveton Park's rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 40% lower than the national average of 2.3 per 1,000. However, burglary and shoplifting rates are higher locally, with burglary at 1.0 per 1,000 (300% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting at 1.0 per 1,000 (72% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000). February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may contribute to these patterns, with seasonal factors likely influencing both the lower overall rate and the spikes in property-related offences. The area's built-up nature within Rotherham, combined with its proximity to retail and residential zones, may explain the elevated shoplifting figures, while the relatively low violence rates suggest a community with strong social cohesion or effective local policing efforts.

February 2026 saw the most dramatic month-on-month swing in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 300% from one incident in January to four in February. This sharp increase, coupled with a 133.3% rise in shoplifting (from three to seven incidents), highlights a significant shift in the crime mix towards property-related offences. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 54.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 22 to 10 cases. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, as February's colder weather and shorter daylight hours typically reduce opportunities for outdoor violence. The area's burglary rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents (300% above the UK average) and shoplifting rate of 1.0 per 1,000 (72% above the UK average) underscore persistent challenges in retail and residential security, possibly linked to the area's commercial activity and high foot traffic in certain zones. A resident might find the 300% increase in criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as it indicates a sudden escalation in vandalism or arson incidents that could signal underlying community tensions or environmental factors.

Kiveton Park's crime rate in February 2026 (6.0 per 1,000) represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day in February, a figure that, while low, may still concern residents given the spikes in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 166 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Kiveton Park in the lower half of UK built-up areas. This figure, when contextualised against the local population of 7,151, suggests that while crime is present, it is not pervasive enough to dominate daily life. The comparison to the UK average also reveals a nuanced picture: while the overall rate is slightly below the national figure, the local rates for burglary and shoplifting are substantially higher, indicating that certain crime types may require targeted interventions. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area's crime levels are manageable, but the concentration of specific offences suggests that localised strategies could address the disparities between Kiveton Park's profile and the broader UK context.