Ravenshead Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Ravenshead, 2 crimes were reported in May 2024—a rate 76.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly zero crimes per resident, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (33.3%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). These figures align with seasonal patterns in May, when longer evenings and bank holidays may contribute to increased outdoor socialising, potentially influencing the prevalence of violent and anti-social incidents. The low rate of property crime (0.2 per 1,000) contrasts with the UK average, suggesting a combination of community cohesion, local policing strategies, and the built-up area’s characteristics—such as compact residential zones with limited unsecured spaces—may limit opportunities for theft. While direct causes, the seasonal context of May, with its mix of public events and warmer weather, likely interacts with the area’s demographics to shape these patterns. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, despite the UK average’s higher rate, further supports the notion that Ravenshead’s built-up environment and community dynamics play a role in maintaining lower crime levels.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, with one reported case—a 150% rise above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This jump, though small in absolute terms, highlights a shift in the crime mix, with violent crime now accounting for 33.3% of total incidents. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 42.9% compared to April, dropping from seven to four incidents, a decline consistent with the season’s transition from spring to summer, when community activities might displace informal gatherings. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson decreased by 50%, from two to one incident, possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity during warmer weather or targeted local interventions. Public order offences also rose by 100%, mirroring the increase in weapons possession, suggesting a link between these categories in this month’s data. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the daily crime count: with 12 incidents reported over 31 days, the average resident faced a risk of zero crimes per day—a figure that, while statistically precise, offers reassurance for those considering relocation or daily life in the area.

The crime rate in Ravenshead for May 2024 (2.0 per 1,000) represents a 14.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000, a decline that may reflect seasonal adjustments or sustained local efforts to address crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 491 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This means that, in a typical month, a resident in Ravenshead has a much smaller chance of encountering crime compared to someone in a UK-wide average area. The daily crime context further illustrates this safety: with 12 total crimes spread over 31 days, the average resident would experience zero crimes per day—a figure that, while mathematically exact, is practically meaningful for those assessing risk. Ravenshead’s population of 5,891 also means that the impact of each incident is diluted across a relatively small community, potentially enhancing collective awareness and response. These metrics, when viewed alongside the UK comparison, reinforce the area’s status as a low-crime built-up environment, where the combination of local policing, community engagement, and the area’s compact nature likely contributes to its consistently low rates.