Rothwell Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Rothwell's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.4% below the UK average of 6.8. This lower-than-national rate reflects a broader pattern of reduced violent crime and anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.7% of total crimes, a share that fell from 40% in December—a shift likely influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter days and reduced social activity. Anti-social behaviour, at 14.9% of total crimes, remains below the UK average, suggesting community dynamics that may mitigate such incidents. However, burglary emerged as a notable outlier, with 17% of total crimes (0.8 per 1,000 residents), a rate 186% above the UK average. This divergence may stem from local property density or targeted vulnerabilities in residential areas. Other theft, at 12.8% of total crimes, was 30% above the UK average, linked to seasonal retail patterns or unsecured premises. The overall crime profile aligns with a post-holiday January context, where reduced retail footfall and colder weather may suppress outdoor crimes but could also shift focus to property-related offences. These patterns highlight the interplay between national trends and local characteristics, such as Rothwell's built-up area status, which may influence crime distribution differently than more rural or urban counterparts.

January 2026 saw a 100% increase in drugs-related crimes, rising from one to two incidents. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, signals a shift in local criminal activity patterns. Other theft and vehicle crime both doubled compared to December, reflecting potential changes in offender behaviour during the post-holiday period. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 35%, from 20 to 13 incidents—a drop that may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced social gatherings during colder weather. The area's burglary rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents (186% above the UK average) stands out as a stark contrast to other categories. This divergence from the national trend suggests localised vulnerabilities, possibly linked to property density or targeted crime patterns. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 22.2%, and public order offences halved, indicating some success in community-focused policing initiatives. For residents, the 100% increase in drugs-related crimes serves as a concrete data point to monitor in subsequent months.

Rothwell's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 30.5% compared to December 2025, moving from 3.5 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains 32.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 216 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area's population of 10,164. Daily crime statistics show an average of two crimes per day, a rate that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in specific categories. The shift from December to January highlights seasonal dynamics: shorter daylight hours and post-holiday patterns may influence reporting trends, though the overall rate remains firmly in the lower tier of national comparisons. This contrast with the UK average, particularly in burglary rates, suggests local factors—such as property density or policing strategies—are at play, even as the area maintains a safer profile than the national norm.