Ravenshead Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 saw Ravenshead record a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 70.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This marked a significant departure from the area's typically low crime profile, though the overall figure remained well within the national context. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 46.2% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (4 incidents, 30.8%). Anti-social behaviour accounted for 15.4% of reported crimes. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns, with November's dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night potentially influencing crime dynamics. The area's relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a combination of effective local policing, community cohesion, and the built-up nature of Ravenshead itself, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The 70.7% gap from the UK average highlights a stark contrast between Ravenshead's crime picture and the national trend, though this must be viewed alongside the small population and specific local characteristics. The data also shows that property crimes (4 incidents) remained a smaller share of total crimes than violent offences, reflecting a different risk profile than many urban areas. While the overall rate was stable compared to previous months, the seasonal context of November—marked by reduced daylight and commercial activity around Black Friday—may have contributed to the distribution of crime types observed.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in November 2023 was a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 0 to 4 incidents. This category alone accounted for 30.8% of all reported crimes, significantly above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (19% above). The rise in this category may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased vandalism during Bonfire Night or heightened commercial activity around Black Friday. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences increased by 50%, from 4 to 6 incidents, though this category remained 61% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). This suggests a localised pattern of violent crime that differs from the national profile. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 incidents, which may reflect seasonal changes in community activity or effective local interventions. For residents, the 70.7% gap between Ravenshead's crime rate and the UK average is a key point of comparison, illustrating the area's relative safety despite the spikes in specific categories. The data also shows that property crimes (4 incidents) remained a smaller proportion of total crimes than violent offences, a contrast to many UK areas where property crime dominates.

Ravenshead's crime rate in November 2023 (2.2 per 1,000) marked an 18.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This downward trend is evident when considering the daily crime context: 13 total crimes over 30 days equate to roughly 0 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the area's generally low crime environment. On a monthly basis, the rate translates to 1 reported crime for every 453 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Ravenshead's performance is striking: its rate is 70.7% below the national figure of 7.5 per 1,000. This gap is particularly notable given the small population of 5,891, which means even a modest number of incidents can have a measurable impact on local statistics. The previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000 suggests a slight but consistent trend towards lower crime levels, though the November spikes in criminal damage and arson indicate that local conditions can still influence crime patterns. For residents, the combination of a low monthly exposure (1 in 453) and the significant gap from the UK average provides a clear picture of Ravenshead's relative safety, even as specific categories like criminal damage and arson show volatility.