Rushmoor Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 105,751, Rushmoor recorded 734 crimes in December 2023, translating to a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 4.2% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a modest but notable difference. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41% of all incidents, followed by other theft (11.6%) and criminal damage and arson (8.6%). These patterns align with December's seasonal dynamics: the Christmas shopping rush, extended evening darkness, and holiday-related disruptions may have contributed to heightened tensions and property vulnerabilities. The relatively low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and significantly below-average anti-social behaviour (46% below UK average) suggest a community with strong social cohesion, though the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (+46.5% month-on-month) warrants closer examination. The area's crime profile reflects a balance between urban and rural characteristics, with retail centres and residential zones likely driving distinct crime trends.

December 2023 saw a 46.5% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 43 to 63 incidents. This surge, though not uncommon during the festive season, may be linked to holiday decorations and increased property vulnerability during empty homes. Robbery incidents also rose by 33.3% (3 to 4), a small but concerning shift that could reflect targeted opportunism during busy shopping periods. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 21.7% (69 to 54), due to reduced outdoor activity and more vehicles being stored in secure locations. Anti-social behaviour was 46% below the UK average, with 53 incidents recorded—suggesting community efforts or environmental factors may be tempering such behaviour. Other theft, at 85 incidents (11.6% of total crimes), was 36% above the UK average, highlighting vulnerabilities in retail or residential areas. The data also shows a 71.4% drop in theft from the person (7 to 2), due to increased public awareness or festive crowd dynamics.

Rushmoor's crime rate in December 2023 (6.9 per 1,000) was 2.5% higher than the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 24 crimes per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for consistent community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against Rushmoor's population of 105,751, suggests crime remains a manageable but persistent concern. The area's performance relative to the UK average is nuanced: while the overall rate is slightly lower, specific categories like violence and sexual offences (11% above UK average) and drugs (50% above UK average) reveal areas of overperformance. This contrast may reflect local demographics or environmental factors, such as the presence of retail hubs or social services that influence crime patterns differently than the national average.