Rugeley Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rugeley’s crime rate for July 2025 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 8.1% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance underscores Rugeley’s relative safety compared to the national picture, despite the summer season’s typical pressures on public order. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (38.9%), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and public order offences (8.5%). These figures align with the area’s seasonal context — peak summer, school holidays, and tourism — which may contribute to higher incidents of public disorder and personal crime. The violence category, while slightly above the UK average for this category (3.1 per 1,000 vs 3.0), reflects the impact of increased foot traffic and social gatherings during festivals and events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, though rising month-on-month, remains below the UK average (1.5 vs 1.6 per 1,000), suggesting local efforts may be mitigating its impact. Property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, fell significantly below the UK average, with shoplifting at 0.5 per 1,000 (23% below) and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (23% below). This may indicate effective policing strategies or lower exposure in Rugeley’s built-up area compared to more densely populated urban centres. The seasonal context of July — with festivals, outdoor events, and tourism — likely amplifies certain crime types while dampening others, creating a complex but manageable crime picture for the area.

July 2025 saw a sharp 105.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 19 to 39 incidents. This jump aligns with the area’s seasonal context — peak summer, festivals, and school holidays — which likely intensifies social interactions and public spaces. Bicycle theft also rose by 66.7%, from three to five incidents, possibly linked to increased outdoor activity and events attracting cyclists. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 20.0%, from 15 to 12, a decrease that may reflect heightened police presence or seasonal changes in retail footfall. The drugs category stood out as 79% above the UK average, with 13 incidents reported — a figure that could be connected to the area’s proximity to transport routes or the influence of summer festivals. Meanwhile, other theft and other crime both dropped by 25.0%, suggesting targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in crime patterns. These shifts highlight the dynamic interplay between local events and crime trends, with some categories worsening while others show signs of improvement.

Rugeley's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 14.0% compared to the previous month, increasing from 6.9 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a month-on-month increase, the area remains 8.1% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 211 reported crimes over 31 days equate to roughly seven crimes per day — a figure that reflects the local rhythm of summer activity and tourism. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 127 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the population. This aggregate figure highlights the balance between the area’s relatively low crime rate and the seasonal influx of visitors, which may influence both the volume and nature of reported crimes. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the rise, Rugeley remains safer than the national average, with the majority of crime types falling below UK benchmarks. However, the upward trend in specific categories such as anti-social behaviour and drugs suggests areas for closer monitoring, particularly as summer events continue to draw crowds.