Crime in Rutland: statistics, rates and trends

1,943 crimes were recorded in Rutland in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 718 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Rutland has the 298th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Rutland was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,023 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,538). Over the whole period it rose 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rutland over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+26%). The largest falls were in other crime (-18%) and other theft (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Rutland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rutland recorded 718 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Rutland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rutland recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Rutland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rutland recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Rutland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rutland recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Rutland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rutland recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Rutland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rutland recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Rutland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rutland recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Rutland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rutland recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Rutland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rutland recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Rutland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rutland recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Rutland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rutland recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Rutland

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rutland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Rutland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rutland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Rutland

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rutland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Rutland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rutland.

25 areas within Rutland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Oakham North East had the highest rate (84.8 per 1,000) and Cottesmore the lowest (19.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Rutland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rutland over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Rutland has an estimated population of 41,443. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rutland sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Rutland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.