Runnymede Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Runnymede’s crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 31.4% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, remained 28% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the area’s relatively low levels of violent crime. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 was 19.4% below the UK average, underscoring Runnymede’s position as a safer-than-average local authority. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed as the next most common categories, each contributing 16.4% and 9.8% respectively. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes while concentrating others in indoor or commercial spaces. The dominance of violence and sexual offences over property crimes (which accounted for 46% of total crimes) contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically hold a larger share. This discrepancy may be linked to Runnymede’s demographic profile, which includes a mix of residential areas and limited commercial hubs compared to more urban centres. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.4 per 1,000) further aligns with the area’s character, where crime prevention initiatives and lower population density may contribute to reduced property-related incidents. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime and bicycle theft raises questions about whether targeted criminal activity or seasonal shifts in behaviour are at play, warranting closer monitoring.

February 2025 saw significant increases in vehicle crime (up 81.8% to 40 incidents), shoplifting (up 69.0% to 49 incidents), and bicycle theft (up 66.7% to 5 incidents), suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both decreased sharply, with robbery down 60.0% to 2 incidents and theft from the person down 50.0% to 2 incidents. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during winter or changes in retail activity. Violence and sexual offences remained 28% below the UK average, while vehicle crime and drugs-related offences exceeded UK rates by 8% and 20% respectively. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime highlights a specific risk warranting attention, particularly in areas with high car ownership or parking density.

Runnymede's February 2025 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 2.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6, reflecting a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 18 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, where outdoor activity is limited. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for every 184 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This rate, while lower than the UK average, remains consistent with Runnymede’s historical position as a relatively low-crime area. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though specific categories such as vehicle crime and shoplifting show notable fluctuations. These figures should be considered alongside local factors, such as the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones, which may influence crime distribution differently than more densely populated or industrial regions.