Rutland Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For Rutland's population of 41,443 residents, the 160 crimes recorded in January 2025 equate to a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 people—45.1% below the UK's overall average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a consistent pattern of low crime rates typical of Rutland's rural character. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.6% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (15%) and other theft (10.6%). These rates, however, remain significantly below national averages, with violence and sexual offences at 1.4 per 1,000 (44% below UK) and shoplifting at 0.6 per 1,000 (3% below UK). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail activity—likely contributes to the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically associated with this time of year. While property crimes (68 incidents) slightly outnumbered violent crimes (57), both categories remain well below the UK averages for their respective types. The low levels of anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.2 per 1,000), both significantly below UK rates, further reinforce Rutland's status as a relatively low-risk area. This pattern may be attributed to the area's sparse population density, limited urban centres, and the absence of major tourist or nightlife hubs that typically drive higher crime rates in other regions.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 84.6% (13 to 24 incidents) despite the post-holiday period typically associated with reduced retail footfall. This increase may partly explain the 15% share of total crimes attributed to shoplifting, though it remains 3% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 29.4% (17 to 12), aligning with the 69% UK deficit for this category. The most striking change was the 100% rise in possession of weapons, with one incident reported—a figure that, while statistically significant, remains 100% below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. The violent crime category, at 57 incidents, accounted for 35.6% of total crimes, yet this rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 44% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with property crimes (68 incidents) maintaining a slight edge over violent crimes (57), a balance not seen nationally.

Rutland's January 2025 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 6.5% decrease from December's 4.1, reflecting a continued downward trend in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 259 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the local population. This translates to approximately 5 crimes per day across Rutland's 31-day period, a pace significantly slower than the UK average. When viewed through the lens of population size, Rutland's crime rate remains 45.1% below the UK's 7.1 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relative safety. The monthly exposure statistic—1 in 259 residents experiencing a crime—provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it must be noted that this is a monthly aggregate and does not account for daily fluctuations. The combination of low population density and the area's rural character likely contributes to this pattern, with fewer opportunities for crime in sparsely populated regions.