Rawdon Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 saw Rawdon maintain a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, 38.8% below the UK average of 8.5. This figure reflects a built-up area within Leeds, where urban characteristics intersect with localised dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 51.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and other theft (9.7%). The seasonal context of June—a month marking the start of summer and extended daylight hours—may partly explain patterns in outdoor and public space crimes. While the area’s overall safety margin remains substantial compared to the UK, the dominance of violent crime suggests distinct local factors, such as the presence of high-traffic public spaces or community tensions. Property crime, though lower than the UK average for categories like vehicle crime and burglary, remains a concern in specific contexts, such as targeted thefts in retail zones. The data also highlights the need for continued focus on addressing violent incidents, which are concentrated in this area compared to national trends.

June 2023 marked a notable shift in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and other theft rising by the same percentage (from 1 to 3). These increases contrast sharply with a 60% drop in criminal damage and arson (from 5 to 2) and an 87.5% decline in public order offences (from 8 to 1). The violent crime category—accounting for over half of all incidents—remains 8% below the UK average (2.7 vs 2.9 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 32% below the national rate (1.0 vs 1.5 per 1,000). Robbery in Rawdon was 100% above the UK average (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000), indicating a localised vulnerability. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions in public spaces, particularly as summer activities intensify. The contrast between violent crime trends and property crime declines also suggests a combination of local factors, from community engagement to policing priorities.

In June 2023, Rawdon’s crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents represented a 3.2% decrease from May’s 5.4, reflecting a slight but sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in specific contexts. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 192 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This statistic, however, does not capture the uneven distribution of crime types: for instance, robbery’s 100% above-average rate highlights localised risks that may not be evident in aggregated figures. The population context—Rawdon’s 5,961 residents—further illustrates that even small changes in crime numbers can have outsized impacts on community perceptions. While the area’s overall safety margin is clear, the disparity in category-specific rates (e.g. robbery) suggests that targeted strategies are essential to address persistent vulnerabilities without compromising the broader trend of declining overall crime.