Rutland Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rutland's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a distinct mix of offences that contrasts with national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 38.7% of all crimes, yet these incidents remain 40% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This pattern aligns with Rutland's character as a rural district where social interactions are more limited but where violent incidents, when they occur, are concentrated. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common category (15.6%), again 51% below the UK average, suggesting a community where public disorder is not a widespread issue. The third most prevalent category, other theft (8.1%), is 25% below the UK benchmark, reinforcing Rutland's position as an area where property crime is less frequent than in major urban centres. Seasonal factors in May—longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contribute to the elevated share of violent crimes, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. This balance of crime types suggests a rural environment where interpersonal conflicts and isolated incidents drive crime statistics rather than the large-scale property crime or retail theft that characterises more densely populated areas. The absence of significant shoplifting or vehicle crime further distinguishes Rutland's profile, pointing to a community where traditional crime patterns are less pronounced than in industrial or tourist-heavy regions.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 600% surge in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 7 incidents. This spike, while statistically significant, remains below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Theft from the person also doubled, with two reported cases, though this category is still 33% below the UK average. Conversely, public order offences decreased by 21.4% (14 to 11), a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in social activity patterns. The crime mix reveals a striking imbalance: 72% of all crimes in Rutland fall under violence and sexual offences, a proportion that is 40% lower than the UK average for this category. This suggests a local dynamic where violent crime dominates but remains comparatively contained. The 70% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average highlights Rutland's unique profile, where retail theft is not a pressing concern despite the area's rural character.

Rutland's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 13.4% increase from the previous month's 4.0. This monthly shift, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 8.1. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 223 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Rutland compared to national benchmarks. The population context further highlights this contrast: with 41,443 residents, Rutland's crime statistics reflect a community where most residents are unaffected by crime on a monthly basis. This comparison reinforces Rutland's position as a safer area relative to the UK average, even as local trends show minor fluctuations.