Rothwell Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rothwell’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. For a community of 10,164 residents, this equates to 79 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for the largest share (31.7%)—though these were 10% below the UK average. The second-most common category, criminal damage and arson (22.8% of total crimes), was 190% above the national average, a figure that may be linked to the season’s longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour (19.0%) also exceeded the UK average by 13%, suggesting a need for community-focused interventions. Meanwhile, public order offences were 9% below the UK average, and vehicle crime was 56% below. Seasonal factors such as May’s bank holidays and extended daylight hours likely contributed to the rise in property-related crimes, particularly in categories like criminal damage and arson. The data illustrates a mixed picture: while Rothwell is generally safer than the UK average, specific categories demand closer attention. The balance between violent and property crimes highlights the area’s unique challenges, with anti-social behaviour and property damage emerging as critical issues for local authorities to address.

May 2023 saw dramatic fluctuations in Rothwell’s crime profile. Criminal damage and arson rose by 500%, jumping from 3 to 18 incidents, while public order offences also surged by 500% (from 1 to 6). Anti-social behaviour increased by 275%, reflecting a troubling trend in community disturbances. These spikes contrast sharply with the 50% decline in other theft, which fell from 2 to 1. Violent crimes remained the most common category (31.7% of total incidents), though they were 10% below the UK average. Rothwell’s rate for criminal damage and arson was 190% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Meanwhile, vehicle crime was 56% below the UK average, suggesting that local infrastructure or policing strategies may be effective in this category. Residents may find the 50% drop in other theft reassuring, though the sharp increases in other areas demand attention.

Rothwell’s crime rate in May 2023 (7.8 per 1,000) marked a stark contrast to the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000, reflecting a 192.1% increase. This surge underscores a significant shift in local crime dynamics. below the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal 3 reported crimes per day in Rothwell, a figure that, while modest, highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 10,164 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 129 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average for some categories, signals areas of concern. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Rothwell’s crime profile, though generally safer than the UK average, faces specific challenges in certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, which are 190% above the national average. These figures suggest that while the area is not a high-crime region, targeted efforts may be necessary to address the sharp increases in specific offence types.