Rugeley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rugeley’s November 2023 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places it 33.3% below the UK average of 7.5, reflecting a consistently safer environment than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44% of all reported crimes, with 59 incidents recorded, though their rate (2.2 per 1,000) remains 15% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 11.9% of the total, is the second most common category, but its rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 43% below the national figure. The area’s relatively low crime profile may be influenced by its character as a built-up area within Cannock Chase, where suburban density and limited nightlife contribute to lower violent crime rates. Seasonal factors in November—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely interact with local rhythms to shape patterns, though the absence of major spikes in property crime (such as burglary or shoplifting) suggests that retail and commercial areas remain relatively secure. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, despite the overall low rate, may indicate specific vulnerabilities in community spaces or targeted incidents during darker hours. This contrast between low overall rates and persistent violent crime underscores the need for tailored safety strategies that address both environmental and social factors.

November 2023 saw three sharp increases in specific crime categories: ‘Other crime’ jumped 200% (1 to 3), public order offences doubled (3 to 9), and possession of weapons rose 100% (0 to 2). These spikes contrast with decreases in robbery (-50%), criminal damage (-46.2%), and vehicle crime (-36.4%), suggesting shifting patterns in local activity. The violence and sexual offences category, at 59 incidents, remains the most common, but its rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 15% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, though down from October, remains 43% below the national average. Residents may find the 200% surge in public order offences noteworthy, as it aligns with the seasonal context of dark evenings and Bonfire Night events, which can amplify incidents in public spaces.

Rugeley’s November 2023 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marked an 11.8% decrease from the previous month’s 5.7, reflecting a continued downward trend. This brings the monthly crime count to 134 incidents, averaging roughly 4 crimes per day—a figure that, while locally specific, contextualises the pace of reported incidents. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for every 200 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Rugeley’s crime profile remains distinct from national trends, with violent crime rates 15% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour 43% below. However, the sharp increase in ‘Other crime’ and public order offences highlights pockets of volatility that warrant closer examination within this otherwise stable environment.