Rowlands Gill Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking shift in June 2023 was the emergence of vehicle crime and burglary as reported offences, both rising from zero to one and two incidents respectively—marking a 100% increase for each category. This unexpected uptick contrasts with the broader trend of a 27.1% reduction in overall crime rates compared to the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000 residents. Rowlands Gill’s crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 reflects a safer environment than the national average. Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 32.4% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (10 incidents, 29.4%) dominated the crime mix, with anti-social behaviour rates 35% above the UK average. This aligns with the area’s built-up character, where densely populated spaces may amplify incidents of disorder, though the absence of a major tourist draw or student population likely limits other crime drivers. Seasonal factors may also play a role: June’s longer days and early summer warmth could encourage outdoor activity, contributing to anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, the sharp drop in shoplifting (from 2 to 1 incidents, -50%) and other theft (from 2 to 1, -50%) suggests possible seasonal retail patterns, such as reduced foot traffic during the early summer lull before peak tourist seasons. The overall balance between property and violent crime remains relatively even, with property crimes (9 incidents) and violent crimes (10 incidents) accounting for nearly 45% of all reported offences combined. This distribution is consistent with a mixed-use urban area where both residential and commercial spaces coexist, though the absence of a major retail corridor may temper shoplifting rates. The data highlights a nuanced picture: while Rowlands Gill remains below the UK average in overall crime, localised spikes in specific categories warrant closer attention, particularly as summer progresses and activity patterns shift.

June 2023 saw vehicle crime and burglary surge from zero to one and two incidents respectively, a 100% increase for both categories. This unexpected rise contrasts with a 26.7% drop in anti-social behaviour (from 15 to 11 incidents), which remained 35% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. The decline in shoplifting and other theft—both halved from previous months—suggests possible seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during the early summer period. Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) remained 38% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a trend consistent with the area’s lower exposure to nightlife or high-density social spaces. Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) rose by 33.3%, though still only 9% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This category’s increase may reflect targeted incidents rather than a broader trend, given the small number of cases. Meanwhile, public order offences (2 incidents) were 40% below the UK average, a pattern that could be attributed to the area’s relatively stable community dynamics. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime highlights a need for heightened vigilance around parked vehicles, particularly as summer travel and local events may increase. The overall crime mix, however, remains relatively balanced between property and violent crime, with no single category dominating the data.

Rowlands Gill’s crime rate in June 2023 (6.2 per 1,000) was 2.8% lower than the previous month’s rate of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 162 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. Locally, this means that the likelihood of encountering a crime is less frequent than in many other areas, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour remain elevated. On a daily basis, Rowlands Gill recorded approximately one crime per day in June, a figure that is consistent with the area’s small population of 5,503. This translates to a daily crime context that, while not negligible, is manageable for a community of this size. The previous month’s rate (6.4) and the current rate (6.2) suggest a minor but measurable decline, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the end of school terms or reduced summer activity in the early part of the month. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area’s relatively safe profile: with only 34 crimes reported in June, the per-capita rate remains well below the UK average. This comparison highlights that while certain crime types may show localised spikes, the overall environment in Rowlands Gill continues to be safer than the national average, a trend that could be reinforced by community-focused policing or local initiatives not explicitly mentioned in the data.