Rushmoor Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Rushmoor's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for nearly a third (35.8%) of all reported crimes. This category, with 294 incidents at a rate of 2.8 per 1,000, was exactly aligned with the UK average for the same category, suggesting that local factors are not driving this particular trend. The area's overall crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 was 4.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a figure that reflects a combination of effective policing and community-focused interventions. Anti-social behaviour, at 100 incidents (1.0 per 1,000), stood out as a category significantly below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), potentially indicating strong local efforts to manage disruptive activities. The seasonal context of June—a time of year when tourism begins in nearby coastal and rural areas—may have influenced crime patterns. Property crimes, including shoplifting (69 incidents) and vehicle crime (60 incidents), were slightly higher than the UK average for certain subcategories, but overall property crime rates (301 incidents) were balanced by a similar volume of violent crimes (294 incidents). This equilibrium suggests a combination of public spaces and private security measures, with the start of summer likely contributing to increased foot traffic in town centres and other high-activity areas.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 300% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 2 to 8 cases, while theft from the person also surged by 200%, doubling from 2 to 6. These sharp rises may partly explain the overall increase in violent crime, which now accounts for 35.8% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour remained 29% below the UK average, with 100 cases recorded (1.0 per 1,000), a figure that could reflect effective local policing strategies or community initiatives. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 15.9% (82 to 69), due to increased retail security measures or seasonal shifts in consumer activity. The UK comparison for public order offences was 31% above the national average, with 80 cases (0.8 per 1,000), highlighting a specific challenge in managing public spaces during the summer months. These trends underscore the combination of local enforcement, seasonal patterns, and community dynamics.

Rushmoor's crime rate in June 2024 rose 5.7% from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000 to 7.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. This increase aligns with the typical seasonal pattern of longer daylight hours and increased public activity during summer. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 27 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure rate in a population of 105,751. This rate is comparable to other similarly sized urban areas, though the specific mix of crimes highlights local dynamics. The rise in violent crimes, particularly robbery and theft from the person, contrasts with declines in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity that may correlate with seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic in retail areas or changes in community engagement.