Rushden Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rushden's crime rate in October 2025 reached 9.4 per 1,000, marking a 22.1% increase above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This anomaly is most pronounced in shoplifting, which occurred at a rate of 2.0 per 1,000, 217% higher than the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences (31.3% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (20.4%) dominated the crime profile, both significantly exceeding national benchmarks. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely contributes to heightened anti-social activity. Retail areas may be particularly vulnerable, given the shoplifting spike. Meanwhile, property crimes (115 incidents) accounted for 39% of all crimes, reflecting a mix of shoplifting and other thefts. Violent crimes, at 92 incidents (31.3% of total), were 9% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, such as the concentration of commercial premises or the density of public spaces. The area's built-up nature, common in smaller urban centres, may amplify certain crime types while mitigating others, such as vehicle crime, which was 29% below the UK average. These patterns underscore the need for tailored strategies that address both immediate hotspots and broader systemic factors.

October 2025 saw a sharp 166.7% increase in robbery, rising from three to eight incidents, and a 100% surge in possession of weapons, with three reported cases. These figures contrast with declines in other theft (-41.2%) and public order offences (-36.8%). Shoplifting remained the second most common crime, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000, 217% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This stark divergence suggests local factors, such as the presence of retail hubs or unmonitored public spaces, may be driving such activity. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 77.8% (9 to 16), though this remains 11% below the UK average. Residents may find the 217% gap in shoplifting rates particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

Rushden's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 2.1% compared to September's 9.2 per 1,000, reaching 9.4 per 1,000. This places the area 22.1% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately nine crimes each day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistent level of activity. When scaled to the population of 31,371, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 107 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is a local figure and not directly comparable to UK-wide metrics, it provides a clear snapshot of crime's presence in the community. The slight increase from the previous month may align with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween, which can influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public disorder.