Rushcliffe Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rushcliffe’s crime rate in May 2024 remained lower than the UK average, with a rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents—44% below the national figure. This sustained performance reflects a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and the area’s characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.7%) and shoplifting (11.4%). These patterns align with the district’s mix of residential and commercial areas, where public spaces and retail hubs may contribute to specific offence types. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased socialising, likely influenced the rise in public order offences and shoplifting. However, the overall crime profile remains stable, with property crimes (185) and violent crimes (199) maintaining a roughly balanced share of total incidents. Anti-social behaviour, which is 24% below the UK average, suggests that local initiatives to address nuisance crimes may be yielding results. The lower-than-average rates for criminal damage (52% below UK) and vehicle crime (79% below UK) further underscore the district’s comparatively safer environment. While a single cause for these trends, the interplay of local infrastructure, community policing, and seasonal factors likely plays a role in maintaining this lower crime trajectory.

May 2024 saw a marked reduction in violent crimes, with robbery rates dropping by 80% compared to the previous month. This decline, from 10 to 2 incidents, may reflect heightened community awareness or targeted policing efforts. Conversely, public order offences rose by 40%, increasing from 25 to 35 incidents—a trend consistent with the seasonal shift toward longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Bicycle theft also climbed by 37.5%, rising from 8 to 11 cases, potentially linked to warmer weather and increased cycling activity. Rushcliffe’s violent crime rate remains 44% below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.6 per 1,000. However, bicycle theft in the area is 25% above the UK average, highlighting a localised issue that may require tailored interventions.

Rushcliffe’s crime rate in May 2024 rose by 12.2% compared to the previous month, increasing from 4.2 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, reflects a shift in the local crime profile. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported across the 31 days, translating to roughly 19 incidents per day. When viewed through the lens of population, this equates to one reported crime for every 213 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is lower than the UK average, it underscores the need for continued vigilance. The local population of 126,736 means that the absolute number of crimes—596—represents a significant volume, albeit within a context of overall lower rates. This comparison highlights the importance of localised measures, as even small percentage changes can have tangible impacts on community safety.