Rowlands Gill Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Rowlands Gill record a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marks a 31.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.8%) and criminal damage and arson (16.7%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of autumn in built-up areas, where darker evenings and events like Halloween may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and property-related incidents. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests that local factors, such as community policing efforts or the area’s compact nature, may help mitigate criminal activity. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage—both significantly above UK averages—warrants closer examination of local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, while still below the UK average, saw a 100% increase from September, linked to seasonal transitions or shifts in social activity. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour and property crime are concentrated, while the overall rate remains in line with national trends.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in 'Other crime', which surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents). This category, though small in absolute terms, now accounts for 7.1% of all reported crimes in Rowlands Gill. This spike contrasts sharply with the 50% decline in public order offences, which fell from 2 to 1, and the 50% drop in burglary, which decreased from 2 to 1. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with more incidents falling into less-defined categories. Anti-social behaviour, which rose by 25% to 10 incidents, remains 43% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent local issue. Criminal damage and arson, at 7 incidents (1.3 per 1,000), is 132% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000—a figure that may reflect the area’s built-up character, where vandalism in residential or commercial spaces is more visible. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, though still below the UK average, doubled from September, potentially linked to the transition into darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween events. Residents should note that while the overall crime rate is slightly lower than the UK average, specific categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage remain elevated, requiring sustained community engagement.

Rowlands Gill’s crime rate in October 2025 (7.6 per 1,000) represents a 31.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000, yet it remains 1.3% below the UK average. This monthly growth translates to approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the area’s small population of 5,503 residents. On a per-resident basis, this means one crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents during the month—a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. However, the absolute numbers reveal a significant shift in crime types: anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, both of which are high compared to the UK average, now dominate the local crime profile. This contrast with the UK average highlights the unique challenges faced by Rowlands Gill, where community-based issues like vandalism and disruptive behaviour may be amplified by the area’s compact, built-up nature. The decline in burglary and public order offences, while welcome, does not fully offset the rise in other categories. For residents, the data suggests that while the overall crime rate is not alarmingly high, targeted attention to anti-social behaviour and property damage—both of which are significantly above national averages—could yield meaningful improvements in local safety.