Rowlands Gill Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Rowlands Gill’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 83.8% below the UK average of 6.8. This stark contrast to the national benchmark underscores the area’s position as one of the safest within the UK. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and shoplifting and criminal damage (16.7% each). The rate of violence and sexual offences—0.6 per 1,000—is 76% below the UK average of 2.5, a disparity that may reflect the area’s small, tightly knit community and limited nightlife activity. The low rate of anti-social behaviour, at 0.2 per 1,000 (78% below the UK average of 0.9), further reinforces this pattern. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the overall low crime rate, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. The absence of major incidents in categories such as shoplifting and criminal damage aligns with this context, suggesting that the post-holiday period and the area’s characteristics—including lower commercial activity—play a role in maintaining this low level of reported crime.

January 2026 saw a dramatic 83.3% decrease in criminal damage and arson, with only one incident reported compared to six in December. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 80.0%, from five to one, while shoplifting fell by 66.7%. These reductions suggest a marked shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes—specifically violence and sexual offences—accounting for 50% of all reported incidents. This category, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 76% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting Rowlands Gill’s significantly lower risk of violent crime compared to the national picture. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 78% below the UK average of 0.9, further illustrating a trend of minimal incidents in this category. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the absence of shoplifting and criminal damage cases, which may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced retail footfall and shorter days limiting opportunities for such crimes.

Rowlands Gill’s crime rate in January 2026 fell to 1.1 per 1,000 residents, a 75.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4. This represents a stark contrast to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, placing the area 83.8% below the national benchmark. Daily crime statistics for the month show an average of 0 crimes reported per day, reflecting a near-complete absence of incidents over the 31-day period. On a monthly scale, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 917 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the broader UK context. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, over the course of January, the likelihood of a resident encountering a crime was exceptionally low—far below the UK’s average exposure rate. This decline aligns with seasonal factors, including reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may have limited opportunities for certain types of crime. The drop in criminal damage and arson, for instance, fell by 83.3% compared to December, suggesting that post-holiday periods and the timing of local events may play a role in shaping crime patterns in this built-up area.