Runnymede Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Runnymede's overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 placed it 18.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a position consistent with its historical trend of lower-than-national crime levels. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 31.8% of all reported crimes.9 per 1,000 was 27% below the UK average. This suggests a combination of effective local policing and the area's suburban character, which may reduce opportunities for violent crime compared to more densely populated urban centres. Anti-social behaviour followed with 15.1% of total crimes, and its rate of 0.9 per 1,000 was 14% below the UK average, potentially reflecting strong community engagement or fewer transient populations. Seasonal factors played a role in shaping the crime profile: the dark evenings of November likely contributed to a 13% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average, linked to Bonfire Night events. Conversely, the post-Black Friday period may have driven an 84.2% rise in shoplifting, as retailers and consumers navigated the holiday shopping rush. The low burglary rate of 0.2 per 1,000—41% below the UK average—could be attributed to Runnymede's suburban layout, which may offer more secure housing environments compared to urban areas with higher concentrations of high-risk properties. These patterns highlight how local geography and seasonal rhythms intersect to shape crime trends, even as the area maintains its position as a relatively safe place to live compared to the UK as a whole.

November saw a dramatic 84.2% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 19 to 35 incidents—a trend consistent with the post-Black Friday shopping surge. This spike contrasts with a 50% drop in robbery cases, though the latter's absolute numbers remain low. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 86%, from 150 to 21, suggesting a potential reduction in illicit activity linked to the seasonal shift. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime category, accounting for 31.8% of all reported incidents, yet their rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 27% below the UK average. Public order offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, were 13% above the UK average, possibly reflecting the impact of Bonfire Night events. The 100% reduction in possession of weapons cases—down from 16 to 1—could indicate improved enforcement or a temporary lull in related criminal activity.

Runnymede's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 34.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 9.4 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings and the post-Black Friday shopping lull. On average, 19 crimes were reported daily in November, a figure that translates to one crime for every 164 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. The area's relatively low burglary and theft from the person rates—both 100% below the UK average—suggest a community with strong personal security measures or a lower density of high-risk environments such as crowded commercial zones. The contrast with the UK national profile is most pronounced in violent crime, where Runnymede's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 27% below the UK average, reflecting a safer environment for residents compared to the national trend.