Rural Redbridge Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Rural Redbridge maintain a significantly lower crime rate than the UK average, with 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents — 46.6% below the national figure of 7.3. This built-up rural area, characterized by its relatively sparse population and limited commercial hubs, continues to reflect a crime profile shaped by its geographic and demographic context. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (3 incidents, 42.9% of total), burglary (2 incidents, 28.6%), and shoplifting (1 incident, 14.3%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics typical of November, a month marked by shorter days, the onset of winter, and high-traffic periods like Black Friday. The absence of major retail or entertainment districts may help explain the low rates of property crime compared to urban counterparts, though the relatively high burglary rate suggests localized vulnerabilities. Violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average, could be influenced by the area’s seasonal transitions, such as the interplay between reduced daylight and increased social gatherings during Bonfire Night. The overall crime rate remains a testament to the area’s rural character, where low population density and community cohesion may contribute to a generally safer environment, albeit with pockets of risk that warrant attention.

The month-on-month trend in November 2025 reveals a mixed picture. While the overall crime rate fell by 12.6% from 4.4 per 1,000 in October, certain categories saw sharp increases. Burglary rose by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents), shoplifting doubled (from 0 to 1), and violence and sexual offences surged from 0 to 3 — a 100% increase. This spike in violent crime, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (34% lower), raises questions about localized factors, such as the timing of seasonal events or changes in community activity. Conversely, shoplifting and burglary rates diverged from the UK profile: burglary was 267% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), while shoplifting was just 5% below (0.6 vs 0.6 per 1,000). Vehicle crime also exceeded the UK average by 50% (0.6 vs 0.4 per 1,000), suggesting potential vulnerabilities in rural transport infrastructure or parking areas. For residents, the most immediately relevant insight is the sharp rise in burglary, which could be linked to increased foot traffic during Black Friday or the heightened visibility of homes during darker evenings. These shifts underscore the need for localized analysis of crime patterns, even in areas with generally low rates.

In November 2025, Rural Redbridge’s crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 marked a 12.6% decrease from the previous month’s 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This decline is particularly notable when considering the daily crime context: with 7 total crimes reported over 30 days, the area effectively experienced zero crimes per day on average — a figure that, while local-specific, highlights the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up rural setting. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 258 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Rural Redbridge well below the UK average in terms of frequency. With a population of 1,803, the low crime rate translates to a tangible sense of security for residents, even as localized spikes in specific categories, such as burglary, suggest areas for targeted attention. The comparison to the UK average also reveals a stark contrast: while the national rate of 7.3 per 1,000 implies roughly one crime for every 137 residents monthly, Rural Redbridge’s rate indicates a far lower likelihood of individual involvement in crime. This disparity reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe environment, though the 267% above-average burglary rate serves as a reminder that even low-crime areas can face unique challenges.