Rugeley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rugeley's built-up area within Cannock Chase recorded 159 crimes in October 2025, translating to a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 23.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer regions in the country. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 53.5% of all reported incidents—3.2 per 1,000 residents, 20% above the UK average. This spike in violent crime may be influenced by seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings in October and the proximity to Halloween, which could contribute to increased social activity and potential conflicts. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed as the next most common categories, with anti-social behaviour at 0.5 per 1,000 (60% below the UK average) and shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (37% below the UK average). These lower rates in property-related crimes may reflect the area's character as a relatively low-density built-up zone, where community engagement and local policing efforts could play a role in deterring such offences. The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter days and the return of clocks to standard time—may also impact crime patterns, with increased visibility and reduced daylight affecting both victim and offender behaviour.

October 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with robbery rates surging by 200% as three incidents were reported—up from one in the previous month. Bicycle theft also doubled, rising from zero to four cases, potentially linked to seasonal activities or increased visibility during darker evenings. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from 14 to seven incidents, and shoplifting decreased by 47.6%, from 21 to 11. These shifts highlight a dynamic crime profile where violent offences such as violence and sexual offences (3.2 per 1,000) remain 20% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) is 60% below the national rate. For residents, the doubling of robbery cases offers a clear, immediate concern, underscoring the need for vigilance in public spaces.

Rugeley's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 20.2% drop from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with the overall rate 23.4% below the national average. On a daily basis, 5 crimes were reported across Rugeley's 26,748 residents, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 168 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of scale for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent in the context of the local population. The reduction in property crimes and the significant drop in criminal damage and arson suggest a possible shift in criminal activity patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm trends.