Rushcliffe Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rushcliffe's overall crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 42.9% below the UK average. This performance reflects a long-standing pattern of relatively low crime levels, consistent with the district's mix of rural and suburban character. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.4%) and shoplifting (11.2%). These figures suggest that local challenges remain centred around interpersonal conflicts and public order, though the area's performance in reducing violent crime is particularly notable. Seasonal factors may have influenced some trends, with the clocks going back and Halloween creating darker evenings that could have impacted opportunities for certain crimes. However, the overall stability in crime rates indicates that local policing strategies and community initiatives may be effective in maintaining safety. The UK average for violent crime is 2.7 per 1,000, and Rushcliffe's rate of 1.3 per 1,000 highlights a significant gap, consistent with the area's generally lower levels of violent incidents. While shoplifting and anti-social behaviour remain persistent issues, the fact that both are below the UK average suggests that targeted interventions have had some impact. The seasonality of October—marked by reduced daylight and the Halloween period—may have played a role in shaping crime patterns, though the overall rate remains stable compared to previous months.

October saw a 38.1% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 21 to 29 incidents. This jump may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the return of seasonal travel or changes in parking habits as daylight hours shorten. Conversely, robbery incidents fell sharply by 57.1%, dropping from 7 to 3, a trend that could reflect improved community policing or increased public awareness. The category of violent crimes remained 51% below the UK average at 1.3 per 1,000, a significant achievement for the area. Possession of weapons rose by 120%—from 5 to 11 cases—highlighting a concerning trend that may require targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, remained 52% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives to address public order may be effective. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories improving while others show troubling increases.

Rushcliffe's crime rate in October 2025 fell slightly to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% decrease from the previous month's 4.5. This small decline aligns with the area's consistent performance relative to the UK average, which remains 42.9% lower. Daily crime figures show 18 crimes reported each day, a rate that reflects the district's generally low-crime profile. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 230 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relative safety. When contextualised against Rushcliffe's population of 126,736, this figure suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. The slight month-on-month drop may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. This population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime is present, it is not pervasive across the community.