Rawdon Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rawdon’s overall crime rate in January 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, though higher than December’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000, reflects a continued trend of relatively low crime levels compared to national benchmarks. The breakdown of crimes reveals that property-related offences accounted for 50% of all reported incidents, with violence and sexual offences comprising 35.7%. Other theft and burglary rates remained below UK averages, with other theft at 0.3 per 1,000 (47% below the UK average) and burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (17% below). Seasonal factors likely play a role in these patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which historically correlate with lower rates of outdoor crimes. However, the increase in vehicle crime—now at 1.0 per 1,000 residents (100% above the UK average)—suggests localized influences such as changes in traffic flow or temporary events. The area’s character as a built-up suburb within Leeds, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to this dynamic, where vehicle crime is more prevalent in areas with higher traffic density. The overall crime rate’s proximity to the UK average underscores the need for continued monitoring, particularly in categories where local rates diverge significantly from national trends. While the increase in vehicle crime is a concern, the broader context of Rawdon’s consistently low crime profile reinforces its status as a safer area within the Leeds region.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in three specific crime categories: criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, and robbery, all doubling from December’s figures. This surge in vehicle crime, now at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, places Rawdon 100% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average, at 1.7 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. The breakdown of crimes also highlights a shift in the balance between property and violent offences, with property crimes (14) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (10) for the first time in recent months. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the doubling of vehicle crime, which could be linked to seasonal factors such as post-holiday vehicle movements or changes in parking patterns. This contrast with the UK average for vehicle crime underscores the need for targeted local measures, though can be inferred from the data alone. The increase in public order offences—4 in total, 14.3% of all crimes—also warrants attention, as this category was 46% above the UK average, reflecting heightened community tensions or disruptions during the winter months.

Rawdon’s crime rate in January 2024 rose to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 75.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This shift, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day in January, a figure that aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 213 residents over the course of the month. This statistic provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime for local residents, though it does not account for variations in personal risk factors such as proximity to high-traffic areas or specific community dynamics. The increase from December to January contrasts with the seasonal context of reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which typically correlate with lower outdoor crime rates. However, the rise in vehicle crime and other offences suggests that localised factors, such as changes in traffic patterns or temporary events, may have influenced the data. The population context further illustrates that even with the increase, the per-capita risk remains significantly lower than the national average, reinforcing Rawdon’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Leeds.