Rainworth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rainworth's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 9.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects a generally stable crime profile, though the data reveals distinct patterns that warrant closer examination. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.3% of all reported crimes, with 22 incidents recorded—a significant 26.7% decrease from the previous month. This decline, occurring against the backdrop of darker evenings and the Halloween season, may be partly attributable to local policing strategies or seasonal factors that have historically influenced similar metrics in nearby areas. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, with 12 incidents reported (20.3% of total crimes), though this figure remains 11% above the UK average. The presence of retail businesses and high-traffic public spaces likely contributes to this rate, as such environments can amplify incidents of disorder and nuisance. Shoplifting emerged as a notable concern, with 8 incidents reported—a 100% increase from the previous month and 59% above the UK average for this category. This spike may reflect the influence of seasonal shopping activity or temporary vulnerabilities in store security measures. The overall crime mix in Rainworth this month suggests a balance between persistent challenges in public order and the effectiveness of targeted interventions in reducing violent crime. As October transitions into the colder months, the data underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance in areas prone to anti-social behaviour while capitalising on strategies that have successfully curtailed more severe incidents.

Violence and sexual offences saw a marked 26.7% reduction in October 2025, falling from 30 to 22 incidents. This decline, despite the Halloween season, suggests potential effectiveness of recent community engagement efforts or seasonal factors that may have dampened incidents. Conversely, shoplifting rates doubled from 0 to 8, a 100% increase that places Rainworth 59% above the UK average for this category. This spike may be linked to the area's retail presence. Burglary also rose sharply, increasing from 0 to 2 incidents—a 100% jump that highlights an unusual vulnerability in property security. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 11% above the UK average, with 12 incidents reported. This persistence may reflect ongoing challenges in managing public spaces, particularly during the extended evening hours brought about by the clocks going back in October.

Rainworth's crime rate in October 2025 (7.0 per 1,000) marks a 5.4% increase from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000. This small upward trend contrasts with the area's consistent performance relative to the UK average, which remains 9.1% lower. Locally, the monthly exposure figure translates to one reported crime for every 143 residents over the course of October—a rate that, while noticeable, aligns with the built-up area's generally low crime profile compared to larger urban centres. Daily crime statistics show an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the area's compact nature and limited commercial density. When contextualised against the population of 8,417, this equates to a manageable level of activity that local authorities have historically managed through community policing initiatives. The month-on-month rise, though modest, may partly reflect seasonal shifts, such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which can influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents.