Rushcliffe Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Rushcliffe's overall crime rate in January 2026 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 36.8% deficit compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 17.1% increase from December 2025, remains significantly lower than the national benchmark. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.5%) and shoplifting (9.7%). These patterns align with the area's seasonal context, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower rates of outdoor crimes. However, the surge in 'Other crime'—a category that includes a range of unclassified offences—raises questions about emerging local trends. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, yet Rushcliffe's rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 44% below this figure, suggesting a generally safer environment for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is also 46% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective community policing or environmental factors. The area's crime profile, while showing a modest upward trend, continues to benefit from rates that are well below the national average, even as specific categories like 'Other crime' demand closer scrutiny.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in January 2026 was an 115% increase in 'Other crime', rising from 20 to 43 incidents. This category, which includes offences not classified under more specific categories, saw a surge that outpaced all other changes. Concurrently, 'Theft from the person' doubled from one to two cases, while 'Vehicle crime' rose by 65.2% to 38 incidents. These increases contrast sharply with declines in burglary (-41.2%) and robbery (-20%), which fell to 10 and 4 cases respectively. 'Other crime' in Rushcliffe was 87% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, suggesting a localised trend that may warrant further exploration. Meanwhile, 'Burglary' remained 64% below the UK average, and 'Bicycle theft' was 100% above, reflecting possible seasonal or demographic factors. For residents, the 18 daily crime incidents in January provide a tangible reference point for understanding local crime frequency.

Rushcliffe's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 17.1% compared to December 2025, moving from 3.7 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 36.8% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 18 reported crimes each day in January, a figure that translates to one crime for every 232 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Rushcliffe, even as the rate shows a slight upward trend. The population context further highlights that the area's crime profile, while showing a month-on-month increase, continues to be significantly lower than the national average. The combination of a stable population and a crime rate that remains well below the UK norm suggests that local factors—such as community initiatives or seasonal patterns—may be influencing the current trajectory. However, the rise in 'Other crime' by 115% raises questions about emerging trends that require closer attention.