Rother Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Rother, 6.7 crimes were recorded in June 2025, placing the district 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate translates to a daily risk of encountering roughly 22 crimes, though the distribution across crime types reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10.2%). These figures align with the characteristics of a mixed-terrain area where urban centres coexist with more dispersed communities. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—likely influences these patterns, with increased foot traffic in public spaces potentially contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violence. Meanwhile, the lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (5% below UK) and vehicle crime (46% below UK) may reflect the district's infrastructure, including limited high-density retail zones and effective parking management. The relatively low burglary rate (29% below UK) could also be attributed to a combination of local policing strategies and the area's demographic profile, though the exact interplay between these factors requires further analysis.

June saw a 66.7% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 3 to 5 cases. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 59.8% increase from 92 to 147 reports, marking one of the largest month-on-month jumps in the dataset. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 28.6%, dropping from 21 to 15 incidents, potentially linked to reduced car usage during warmer weather. The category of 'other theft' decreased by 15.2%, though anti-social behaviour remains 6% above the UK average. Drug-related crimes increased by 57.1%, a trend that may reflect changing patterns in illicit activity during the summer months. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Rother, with certain categories showing marked volatility.

Rother's crime rate in June 2025 rose 8.4% from 6.2 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month. This translates to roughly 22 crimes reported daily across the district, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 149 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents in relation to population size. With a population of 96,133, this suggests that while the rate remains lower than the UK average, the absolute number of crimes still requires attention. The increase in anti-social behaviour and robbery contrasts with declines in vehicle crime and possession of weapons, reflecting shifting patterns that may align with seasonal factors such as the start of summer and the associated rise in public activity.