Rothwell Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rothwell's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.7% below the UK average of 7.1. This performance highlights the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its compact built-up character and limited commercial density. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.2% of all incidents — a share significantly lower than the UK average for this category. The relatively low overall rate aligns with the seasonal context of January, a month typically marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to fewer opportunities for outdoor crimes. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the second most common category, comprising 17.2% of all crimes, though this rate was only 2% above the UK average. Burglary rates in Rothwell were 67% higher than the national average, a stark contrast to the overall trend of lower crime rates. This discrepancy may reflect local factors such as the proximity of residential areas to commercial zones or seasonal variations in property crime patterns. The month's data also reveals a marked decline in violent crime, which fell by 34.4% from December, linked to post-holiday lulls and the end of festive-related events. These patterns underscore the combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and crime dynamics, offering insights into the factors that shape Rothwell's unique security profile.

January saw a sharp 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from zero to five incidents — a sudden shift that contrasts with the overall downward trend in crime. This spike in property crime occurred despite a 34.4% decline in violent crimes, which fell from 32 to 21 incidents, the largest month-on-month reduction in the dataset. The category of violence and sexual offences remains underrepresented compared to the UK average, sitting 16% below the national rate of 2.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and drugs-related crimes both hovered near UK averages, with anti-social behaviour slightly exceeding the national rate by 2%. For residents, the 2 crimes per day average offers a tangible benchmark, though this figure is skewed by the sudden burglary increase. The decrease in violent crime may reflect seasonal factors, with shorter daylight hours and post-holiday lulls potentially reducing opportunities for such offences.

Rothwell's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 4.8% drop from December's 6.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of post-holiday periods, when retail activity wanes and outdoor crime rates naturally dip. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the month, reflecting a consistent but low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 175 residents over the course of January — a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to larger urban centres. The population context further illustrates that Rothwell's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with its compact built-up area and limited commercial zones likely contributing to the lower frequency of property crimes. This monthly exposure metric provides residents with a clear, relatable measure of risk, showing that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than in more densely populated regions.