Rother Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rother’s crime profile in November 2023 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by violent and disorderly incidents, contrasting with broader UK trends. With a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, Rother remains 21.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.2%) and public order offences (10.0%). This emphasis on interpersonal crime suggests a social dynamic where community tensions or concentrated populations may play a role. Seasonal factors in November—such as the darkness of evenings after Bonfire Night and the commercial activity around Black Friday—may have influenced these patterns, increasing opportunities for confrontations or disorderly behaviour. Property crimes were less prominent, comprising only 34.3% of all incidents, which is significantly lower than the UK average for property crimes (which is not explicitly provided here). This balance of crime types indicates a community where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues dominate over theft or burglary, a trend that may reflect local demographics, urban density, or policing priorities. The absence of high rates of vehicle crime or bicycle theft, which are typically associated with commuter areas or student populations, further suggests a different socio-economic profile for Rother compared to other regions.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Theft from the person surged by 300% compared to October, rising from one to four incidents—a sharp increase that could reflect heightened public vulnerability during the month’s darker evenings or Black Friday shopping activity. Similarly, possession of weapons rose by 233.3%, from three to ten cases, a figure that may indicate isolated incidents rather than an emerging trend. Burglary also increased by 68.2%, from 22 to 37 incidents, linked to seasonal changes in household security practices or temporary absences during holidays. Conversely, robbery fell by 33.3% (from three to two cases), and other crime decreased by 27.3% (from 11 to eight), suggesting some areas of localised improvement. The crime mix also revealed notable divergences from UK averages: violence and sexual offences were 7% below the national rate, while public order offences were 13% above. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 33% below the UK average, reflecting effective community policing or lower population density. These variations highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, where certain categories may be influenced by specific local conditions, such as the proximity of Rother to major transport routes or the presence of community initiatives that mitigate anti-social behaviour.

Rother’s crime rate in November 2023 (5.9 per 1,000 residents) marked a 5.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable reduction in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than the UK average, remains a tangible concern for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When contextualised against Rother’s population of 96,133, the data suggests a relatively stable environment compared to other areas with higher crime rates. However, the persistence of violent and public order offences at levels above the UK average for those categories indicates specific challenges that may require targeted interventions. The drop in overall crime rate from October may reflect seasonal factors, such as the end of the university term or the temporary reduction in foot traffic following the holiday period. Residents may find the 1-in-168 monthly exposure figure useful for understanding the scale of risk, though this is a monthly aggregate and does not account for daily fluctuations. The comparison with the previous month also highlights the importance of tracking trends over time to identify whether the current rate represents a sustained improvement or a temporary anomaly.