New Rossington and Rossington Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in New Rossington and Rossington during February 2025 reveals a distinct pattern, with violent crimes forming the largest share of reported incidents. At 5.0 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 25.4% below the UK average, highlighting a safer profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.1% of all crimes, a proportion that may reflect the area's socio-economic dynamics and local policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, at 18.6% of total crimes, remains 7% below the UK average, potentially linked to the built-up area's characteristics and lower population density. Seasonal factors appear to influence the crime profile, with February's typically low outdoor activity aligning with the relative absence of property crimes. However, the high proportion of violent offences raises questions about local risk factors, such as community tensions or unmet social needs. Criminal damage and arson (11.4% of crimes) exceed the UK average by 25%, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this category. The data also shows a stark contrast between the area's violent crime rate and its property crime rate, with the former being 2.4 per 1,000 residents compared to 0.6 per 1,000 for property crimes. This imbalance may partly explain the area's lower overall crime rate, as violent crimes tend to be more concentrated in specific locations or demographics. The winter season, with its shorter daylight hours and reduced social interactions, may contribute to the persistence of violent incidents.

February 2025 saw three categories rise sharply: possession of weapons, drugs, and burglary, each increasing by 100% from zero to one or three incidents. This spike in drug-related crimes, which now stand at 0.2 per 1,000 residents (20% below the UK average), may reflect shifts in local demand or supply chains. Conversely, 'other theft' fell 80% to one incident, and 'other crime' dropped 75% to two incidents, suggesting some areas of crime may be temporarily subdued. The balance of crime types remained skewed toward violence and sexual offences (47.1% of all crimes), a pattern consistent with the area's demographic profile. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, remains 7% below the UK average, linked to the community's relatively low population density and the built-up area's characteristics.

New Rossington and Rossington's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 15.7% drop from 6.0 per 1,000 in January. This decline aligns with typical winter patterns, where reduced outdoor activity and colder temperatures may limit opportunities for certain crimes. Daily crime counts averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a stable environment compared to broader UK trends. While the area's population of 13,908 is small, the crime rate remains lower than the UK average, reflecting either effective local policing or community-specific factors. The reduction in 'other crime' and 'public order' offences—down 75% and 66.7% respectively—further supports the idea of seasonal moderation, though the rise in drug-related incidents deserves closer attention.