Rushcliffe Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Rushcliffe recorded 602 crimes across its population of 126,736 residents, translating to a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 people. This figure is 41.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, placing it among the safer local authority districts in the country. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (25.9% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (20.9%), and shoplifting (16.0%). These patterns align with August’s seasonal dynamics, a peak holiday month that typically sees increased foot traffic in retail areas, which may partly explain the rise in shoplifting reports. However, the lower-than-average rates for most categories suggest that local factors—such as community policing initiatives, lower population density, or a mix of urban and rural environments—could be contributing to the overall safety profile. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.2 per 1,000, remained significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a trend that may reflect the area’s character as a district with a strong emphasis on public safety. Anti-social behaviour also fell well below the UK average, though its relatively high share of total crimes (20.9%) indicates that it remains a persistent local challenge. The data also shows that shoplifting, while up from July, still lags slightly behind the UK average, a contrast that may highlight differences in retail environments or consumer behaviour. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour and shoplifting are concentrated, while the overall low crime rate suggests that broader systemic factors are keeping the area relatively secure.

August 2024 saw a significant 74.3% increase in other theft, rising from 35 to 61 incidents. This surge, though unexplained by the data, may reflect heightened activity in areas with transient populations or unsecured properties. Shoplifting also climbed by 10.3%, with 96 incidents reported, a trend consistent with August’s role as a peak holiday month and potential increases in retail foot traffic. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 75.0%, falling from 4 to 1 case—a decrease that may align with reduced public gatherings or improved security measures. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.2 per 1,000, remained 55% below the UK average, highlighting Rushcliffe’s lower-than-average prevalence of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 31% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower population density in key areas.

Rushcliffe’s crime rate in August 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, maintaining a rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in crime patterns, though local factors such as seasonal dynamics may still influence reporting. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 crimes per day, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a populated district. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 211 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 126,736, the crime rate highlights that the majority of residents are unlikely to be directly affected, though targeted areas such as retail hubs or community spaces may see more concentrated activity.