Rawdon Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rawdon's crime profile in August 2023 reveals a distinct mix of violent and non-violent offences that diverges from typical urban patterns. With a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—54.3% below the UK average—the area's safety record is striking. Violence and sexual offences dominate at 40.9% of all incidents, a share significantly higher than the UK's 43% but still indicating a lower absolute number of violent crimes. This imbalance contrasts sharply with property crimes, which account for just 18.2% of the total, far below the UK's 33% average. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month may contribute to this dynamic: while tourism and empty homes could increase burglary risks, the data shows a 66.7% decrease in burglary from the previous month. This suggests that local factors, such as effective community policing or reduced foot traffic during holidays, may mitigate such risks. Anti-social behaviour, making up 22.7% of incidents, highlights ongoing social challenges, though it remains 44% below the UK average. The absence of significant property crime spikes, despite the summer season, may reflect Rawdon's character as a relatively low-density built-up area within Leeds, where community cohesion and local initiatives could play a role in crime prevention. The overall low crime rate, combined with the dominance of violent crimes, illustrates a community grappling with specific social issues while maintaining a safer environment than the national average.

The month-on-month analysis reveals stark shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 66.7%, reflecting a potential surge in public disturbances. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 80%, from five to one, possibly linked to reduced summer gatherings or heightened policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences increased by 50%, climbing from six to nine incidents, though this remains 43% below the UK average. This violent crime spike, while significant locally, is still lower than the national benchmark. The breakdown shows a marked imbalance in crime types, with 40.9% of incidents classified as violence and sexual offences—far exceeding the share of property crimes (18.2%). This contrast with the UK average, where violent crimes account for 43% of the total, suggests Rawdon's unique social dynamics. For residents, the 100% rise in drug-related crimes is a concrete data point that may warrant community awareness initiatives.

Rawdon's August 2023 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 24.1% decrease from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of lower crime levels compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 271 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Rawdon, which contrasts sharply with national trends. When scaled to the area's population of 5,961, the 22 total crimes represent a manageable burden for local services and residents. The drop in vehicle crime by 75% and burglary by 66.7% suggests a possible seasonal effect, with August's peak holiday period potentially leading to fewer opportunities for such crimes. However, the sharp 100% increase in drug-related offences highlights a specific area of concern that may require targeted attention.