Rawdon Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category in Rawdon’s crime profile, accounting for 28.6% of reported incidents in October 2023. This rate of 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents places the area 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime environment compared to national benchmarks. The breakdown shows that anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime follow closely, each contributing nearly 19% of total reports. While the overall rate remains stable, the seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the Halloween period—may influence patterns of activity in public spaces. The low level of violent crime, particularly the 63% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average, suggests a combination of community factors and effective local policing strategies. However, the presence of vehicle crime at 35% above the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability tied to local infrastructure, such as parking areas or traffic flows. This contrasts with the significant underperformance of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are 45% and 49% below national rates respectively. The data illustrates a combination of area-specific dynamics and broader national trends, with Rawdon’s built-up character within Leeds likely shaping these outcomes. The month’s transition into shorter daylight hours may also contribute to shifts in crime timing, though can be asserted without further analysis.

October 2023 saw a 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a stark shift that may reflect seasonal patterns or changes in local traffic management. Public order offences also doubled, with 2 reports compared to 1 in September, potentially linked to Halloween-related activity or increased public gatherings. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 53.8% compared to the previous month, from 13 to 6, a decline that could indicate improved community safety measures or reduced seasonal pressures. Vehicle crime in Rawdon remains 35% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting a localised challenge that warrants further examination. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences are both significantly below national rates, with the latter 49% lower than the UK average. These disparities highlight the area’s unique characteristics, such as its proximity to Leeds’ urban infrastructure, which may influence vehicle crime rates while contributing to lower levels of disorderly conduct. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime offers a clear area for vigilance, particularly in parking zones or near transport hubs.

The crime rate in Rawdon for October 2023 (3.5 per 1,000) represents a 25.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend in reported incidents. This reduction is mirrored in the daily crime count, with an average of 1 crime reported per day over the 31-day period—a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low crime environment. When scaled to the local population of 5,961 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 284 residents, a statistic that provides context for individual risk perception. This rate remains significantly below the UK average, even when considering the month-on-month decline. The comparison to national figures also reveals that while certain categories like vehicle crime exceed UK norms, others such as anti-social behaviour and burglary are well below. These contrasts suggest that Rawdon’s built-up area within Leeds has distinct dynamics influencing crime patterns, potentially linked to its integration with larger urban systems. The data also highlights the importance of localised factors—such as the timing of October’s seasonal transitions and community-specific initiatives—that may contribute to the area’s overall safety profile.