Rochester Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rochester's crime profile in November 2025 reflects a combination of local dynamics and seasonal influences. The area's overall crime rate (7.3 per 1,000 residents) matched the UK average, but the composition of incidents diverged significantly. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 39.1% of all reported crimes, a share that outpaced the UK average by 13%. This dominance of violent crime over property crime may be attributed to factors such as the proximity of public spaces to residential areas, the timing of November events like Bonfire Night, and the transition into darker evenings, which can heighten vulnerability in certain neighbourhoods. Anti-social behaviour (18.3% of incidents) and shoplifting (9.4%) followed as the next most common categories, though both remained consistent with the seasonal context of Black Friday shopping. The data also shows a notable absence of certain offences, such as theft from the person (0.2 per 1,000), which fell 100% below the UK average. This could indicate effective local initiatives or a lower concentration of high-risk areas. However, the rise in robbery and public order offences suggests that targeted interventions may be necessary to address emerging trends. The month's crime picture illustrates the need for ongoing analysis of how local events and environmental factors shape criminal activity, ensuring that responses remain aligned with the specific needs of the area.

The balance between property and violent crime in November 2025 reveals a stark shift: violent crimes (203 incidents) outnumbered property crimes (158) by a significant margin. This contrast may reflect seasonal factors, such as the impact of dark evenings and increased indoor gatherings during Bonfire Night. Violent crime rates, particularly in violence and sexual offences, were 13% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be linked to local demographics or environmental factors. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and burglary were 50% and 33% below the UK average, respectively, suggesting a lower prevalence of these offences in Rochester compared to the national context. Residents may find the 75% increase in robbery incidents (from 4 to 7) particularly concerning, as it indicates a concentrated spike in this category. Such changes warrant attention, though their underlying causes remain speculative without further data.

Rochester's crime rate in November 2025 (7.3 per 1,000 residents) marks an 11.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 8.3 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a local trend of decreasing incidents in certain categories, such as theft from the person (-66.7%) and possession of weapons (-33.3%). However, other areas like robbery and public order offences saw sharp increases. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 17 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of activity without direct comparison to national averages. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 70,728. This figure, while not inherently high, underscores the need for community vigilance during periods of heightened activity, such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping.