Rowlands Gill Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rowlands Gill’s January 2025 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents places it 21.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a position that reflects the area’s relatively stable environment despite a 29.1% month-on-month increase. The most striking anomaly in the breakdown is shoplifting, which accounted for 32.3% of all crimes and was 190% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This stark deviation may be attributed to the area’s proximity to retail hubs or seasonal pressures, though the absence of specific data on local businesses complicates direct causation. Violence and sexual offences (12 cases, 38.7% of total) and shoplifting (10 cases) formed the two most common crime types, with the former’s rate (2.2 per 1,000) being 12% below the UK average. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday lulls, shorter days, and reduced retail activity—likely contributed to the mix of crimes, with public order offences (4 cases) rising sharply by 300% compared to December. These trends, while notable, remain within the bounds of a built-up area’s typical crime profile, where property and violent crimes often dominate. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (39% below UK average) and criminal damage (61% below) further suggest that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be mitigating certain categories. However, the sharp rise in public order offences and the shoplifting anomaly warrant closer examination of local factors, such as the impact of temporary retail closures or changes in foot traffic patterns.

January 2025 saw a 300% increase in public order offences, rising from one incident to four, a stark shift that may reflect heightened tensions during colder weather or post-holiday disruptions. Violence and sexual offences doubled from six to 12 cases, a jump that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which stood at 2.5 per 1,000—12% below Rowlands Gill’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000. Shoplifting remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.3% of all crimes, and its rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 190% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests a possible link to local retail environments, though seasonal factors such as reduced footfall and shorter days may have influenced the mix of crimes. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from two to one incident, a decline that could indicate effective community interventions or natural fluctuations in activity.

Rowlands Gill’s January 2025 crime rate (5.6 per 1,000 residents) marks a 29.1% increase from the previous month’s 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the built-up nature of the area and its population density. When compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Rowlands Gill remains 21.1% below, a consistent position that underscores the area’s relatively lower crime profile despite the recent month-on-month rise. This contrast highlights the importance of local factors—such as community policing initiatives, local demographics, and the area’s compact urban layout—in shaping crime patterns distinct from national averages.