Ruddington Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ruddington’s crime rate in April 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000, placing it 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, a trend that aligns with its character as a built-up area within Rushcliffe, likely characterised by a mix of residential and low-density commercial spaces. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.6% of all reported incidents, followed by Anti-social behaviour (18.0%) and Other theft (12.8%). The dominance of violent crime may reflect the area’s demographic composition, such as a higher proportion of younger residents or community dynamics that influence interpersonal interactions. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) remains 16% below the UK average, suggesting either effective local policing or community-level factors that reduce violent incidents. Seasonal context in April—marked by Easter and spring weather—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to both higher Anti-social behaviour and the slight rise in Other theft. The relatively low rates of property crime, including Shoplifting (2.6% below UK average) and Vehicle crime (21% below UK average), could indicate a combination of effective street lighting, community vigilance, or limited commercial activity that deters such offences. The overall profile illustrates a balance between localised challenges and broader safety advantages, shaped by both geography and seasonal rhythms.

April 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with Other theft rising by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and Vehicle crime doubling (from 0 to 2). These increases contrast with notable declines in Criminal damage and arson, which fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), and Shoplifting, which dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1). The most common category, Violence and sexual offences, decreased by 10.5% compared to March, remaining 16% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category’s persistent underperformance relative to the UK suggests either effective local interventions or demographic factors that mitigate violent crime. Meanwhile, Anti-social behaviour rose by 40%, potentially linked to increased outdoor activity during the Easter period. Residents may find the 150% surge in Other theft particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a sudden shift in property-related crime patterns.

Ruddington’s crime rate in April 2025 remained stable at 5.0 per 1,000, matching the same figure as March 2025. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends during the month. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-199 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime over the course of April, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the built-up area’s population of 7,759. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population size. This daily figure, while modest, reflects the area’s broader safety profile compared to the national context. The stability in crime rates also indicates that local factors—such as community policing or seasonal activities—have not triggered a sudden uptick in incidents, though minor fluctuations in specific categories suggest ongoing dynamics that warrant closer attention.