Rother Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Rother's crime profile in February 2026 reveals a persistent imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents. At 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's rate is 18.8% below the UK average, a disparity that aligns with broader regional trends in property crime but contrasts with the UK's slightly higher violent crime rates. Violence and sexual offences dominated the breakdown, comprising 38.2% of all crimes, though this category remains 14% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, meanwhile, exceeded national figures by 10% and 30% respectively, suggesting localised pressures that may be linked to social cohesion challenges or environmental factors. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—appears to have limited impact on property crimes, which are generally 30-70% below UK averages, but may have contributed to a rise in personal crime types such as robbery and theft from the person. This pattern could reflect indoor social interactions or increased vulnerability during colder months, though such interpretations require careful consideration of local conditions. The data also highlights the effectiveness of targeted policing in reducing vehicle crime, which fell 41.2% compared to January, due to heightened awareness or seasonal shifts in vehicle usage. These findings underscore the combination of geographic, social, and temporal factors in shaping Rother's crime profile, with implications for community safety strategies.

February saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with robbery, bicycle theft, and theft from the person all doubling compared to January. This spike in personal crime types—despite overall rates remaining below the UK average—suggests a potential seasonal vulnerability. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime fell sharply, with vehicle crime dropping 41.2% and burglary declining 63.6%, possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity during the winter. Violent crime remains the dominant category, accounting for 38.2% of all incidents, though this rate is 14% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, however, exceeded the UK average by 10%, a contrast that may highlight local social dynamics. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly concerning, indicating a need for targeted security measures in high-risk areas.

Rother's crime rate in February 2026 rose 7.2% compared to January's 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Daily crime activity averaged 18 incidents, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 192 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average for most categories, though anti-social behaviour and criminal damage remain above national benchmarks. The population context reveals that Rother's 96,133 residents face a crime profile that contrasts with UK-wide patterns, particularly in property crime categories such as vehicle crime and burglary, which are 71% and 60% below the UK average respectively. These discrepancies suggest local factors—such as community policing initiatives or demographic characteristics—may be influencing crime dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.