Crime Rate in Rutland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rutland

The total recorded crimes in Rutland, UK in May 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rutland crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rutland, encompassing approximately 41,050 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (10.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rutland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Stocken Hall Mews with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

Rutland Police Info:

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Rutland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Oakham South (33 crimes), and the safest, Whissendine (2 crimes), is 31 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rutland.

Similarly, the area of Oakham East (56 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ketton, Ryhall & Luffenham (24 crimes), with a difference of 32 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rutland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Oakham South33
Oakham North East23
Uppingham22
Barleythorpe16
Greetham14

Safest Wards:

Langham5
Cottesmore5
Braunston & Martinsthorpe5
Lyddington2
Whissendine2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Oakham East56
Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham41
Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine36
Uppingham, Lyddington & Braunston29
Ketton, Ryhall & Luffenham24

Safest Areas:

Oakham East56
Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham41
Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine36
Uppingham, Lyddington & Braunston29
Ketton, Ryhall & Luffenham24

Rutland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (158 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202510
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
November 202412
October 20247
September 202415
August 202416
July 202410
June 202428

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20254
February 20255
January 202524
December 202413
November 202414
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 202513
January 202511
December 202413
November 20246
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202520
February 202511
January 20259
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 202420
August 202414
July 202413
June 202432

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20259
December 202412
November 202410
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202517
March 202516
February 202511
January 202512
December 202417
November 202419
October 202422
September 202419
August 202427
July 202419
June 202442

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202511
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
September 202420
August 20245
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 795 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202565
March 202552
February 202554
January 202557
December 202462
November 202454
October 202447
September 202445
August 202467
July 202462
June 2024158

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202513
February 20259
January 202517
December 202417
November 202419
October 202411
September 202413
August 202414
July 202425
June 202430

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rutland in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rutland postcode area is presented below.

1. Stocken Hall Mews (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. The Sidings (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cottesmore Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Dyrham Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Burglary1

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