Rother Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 96,133, Rother recorded 687 crimes in July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 14.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend that may reflect the district's mix of urban and rural characteristics. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (237 incidents, 34.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (126 incidents, 18.3%) and criminal damage and arson (74 incidents, 10.8%). These patterns align with July's seasonal context — a time of heightened tourism, festivals, and outdoor events — which may contribute to higher incidents of public disorder and property-related crimes. However, the data also reveals notable discrepancies compared to UK averages: violence and sexual offences were 12% below the national rate, while criminal damage and arson were 27% above. This suggests that while Rother's overall safety profile is relatively strong, specific local factors such as community engagement in anti-social behaviour or the presence of high-risk property areas may influence these figures. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.0 per 1,000) may indicate effective policing in transportation hubs or lower demand for such crimes in this area. These findings underscore the need to consider both national trends and local conditions when interpreting crime statistics.

July 2024 saw significant spikes in burglary, drugs-related offences, and bicycle theft, with all three categories rising by 175%, 175%, and 100% respectively compared to the previous month. These increases may partly explain the overall rise in the crime rate, though robbery fell by 25% (from four to three incidents). The breakdown of crime types reveals a mix of local and national trends: violence and sexual offences (34.5% of total crimes) remained 12% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson (10.8% of total crimes) were 27% above the UK rate. This contrast suggests a combination of factors, including seasonal activity and local infrastructure. For residents, the sharp rise in burglary — from eight to 22 incidents — may warrant increased vigilance in securing properties during the summer months.

Rother's crime rate in July 2024 rose by 17.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.1 to 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local dynamics during the summer season. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 22 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the rhythm of daily life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 140 residents, a metric that highlights the monthly exposure to crime in relation to the population. When scaled to Rother's population of 96,133, this means that the likelihood of encountering a crime is relatively low compared to national averages, yet the month-on-month rise suggests a need to monitor trends closely. This perspective helps residents understand the relative safety of their area within both local and broader UK contexts.