Rawdon Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,961 residents, Rawdon recorded 23 crimes in April 2023, translating to a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 people—48% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure places the built-up area within Leeds firmly in the safest tier of UK crime profiles. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences (13 incidents, 56.5% of total), followed by public order offences (3, 13%) and drugs-related crimes (1, 4.4%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, with the Easter holiday period and spring weather potentially contributing to increased outdoor activity and associated public order incidents. The area's violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) is 15% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of young males in the population. However, the 67% gap between Rawdon's theft from the person rate (0.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.1 per 1,000) raises questions about local vulnerabilities, possibly linked to the area's commuter demographics and proximity to major transport links. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between typical urban challenges and the protective effects of a relatively small, tightly-knit built-up area within a larger city.

April 2023 saw three crime types increase by 100% compared to March: drugs-related incidents, theft from the person, and public order offences. This surge in drugs and personal theft, both rising from zero to one incident, may reflect seasonal shifts such as increased social gatherings during the Easter period. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75% (from four to one), burglary dropped by two-thirds (from three to one), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 50%. These reductions could indicate the effectiveness of local policing strategies or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. Violent crime rates in Rawdon remain 15% below the UK average, despite comprising 56.5% of all incidents in the area. The 67% gap between Rawdon's theft from the person rate and the UK average (0.1 vs 0.2 per 1,000) suggests a unique local dynamic, linked to the area's built-up character and commuter demographics.

In April 2023, Rawdon's crime rate rose slightly to 3.9 per 1,000 residents from 3.7 per 1,000 in March, a 4.6% increase. This small upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the safest in the UK, remaining 48% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 259 residents. For context, a population of 5,961 people saw 23 crimes reported—a figure that, while non-zero, underscores the relatively low crime density compared to larger urban centres. This rate is particularly striking when considering the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting Rawdon's position as a low-crime built-up area within Leeds. The monthly exposure metric offers a tangible perspective: a resident has a 1-in-259 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime during any given month, a statistic that places the area firmly in the lower quartile of UK crime profiles.