Ravenshead Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Ravenshead, just 1.5 crimes were reported in May 2023 — a figure 81.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relatively low exposure to crime, though the per-capita perspective reveals how this translates to everyday risk: statistically, a resident has a 1-in-655 chance of experiencing a reported crime during the month. The crime profile shows a clear dominance of property-related offences, with 6 out of 9 total crimes falling into this category. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of the total, with 3 incidents reported — a rate of 0.5 per 1,000, 82% below the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime (2 incidents) and shoplifting (1 incident) also feature prominently, though both are significantly below national averages. Seasonal factors may contribute to this pattern, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays could influence outdoor socialising and retail activity. The low overall rate suggests a community where crime is not a daily concern, though the presence of violent incidents indicates targeted risks in specific contexts. This balance between property and violent crime reflects the built-up area's characteristics, where retail presence and residential density likely shape crime dynamics differently than in rural or coastal regions.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 0 to 1 incident — a rare but notable shift in the crime mix. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with broader declines in other categories. Vehicle crime dropped by 60% (5 to 2 incidents), and criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds (3 to 1), suggesting possible seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Theft from the person, now at 0.2 per 1,000 residents, is 54% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000 — a statistic that may prompt local awareness campaigns. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remains 33% below the UK average, consistent with the area's lower traffic density or effective local deterrents. The dominance of property crimes (6 out of 9 total) highlights the need for continued focus on burglary prevention, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. These shifts underscore the importance of tracking monthly trends, as even small changes can signal emerging patterns in crime distribution.

The crime rate in Ravenshead fell by 40% month-on-month, from 2.6 per 1,000 in April to 1.5 per 1,000 in May. This decline, though modest in absolute terms, translates to a daily risk profile where no crimes were reported over 31 days — a local figure that underscores the area's consistently low exposure. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 655 residents, a monthly aggregate that places Ravenshead in stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be 1-in-125 residents. This population-scaled perspective reveals the area's unique safety profile: while national crime rates often dominate headlines, Ravenshead's figures illustrate how a built-up area can maintain such a low incidence of crime through factors like community cohesion, effective policing, or urban design. The comparison to the UK average also highlights regional disparities — for instance, theft from the person in Ravenshead is 54% above the national rate, suggesting localized risks that may warrant targeted measures. These statistics, when contextualized against the area's characteristics, illustrate a community where crime is not a daily concern, but where vigilance remains essential for maintaining this status.