Rawdon Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rawdon’s July 2024 crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places it 20.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This built-up area within Leeds, known for its proximity to major transport links and retail hubs, sees a distinct crime profile shaped by seasonal patterns and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 47.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and vehicle crime (15.0%). The prominence of violent crime likely reflects the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, which can heighten interactions during peak summer activity. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour may be amplified by the influx of visitors during festivals and events, though this category remains 17% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 1.0 per 1,000, is 117% above the UK rate, potentially linked to the area’s road infrastructure and parking patterns. The summer months, with schools closed and tourism at its height, often see spikes in crimes of opportunity, though Rawdon’s overall rate remains comfortably below national benchmarks. This suggests a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, and the area’s geographic character may contribute to its relatively lower crime levels compared to the UK average.

July 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with anti-social behaviour surging by 133.3% (3 to 7 incidents) — a stark contrast to the previous month’s figures. Bicycle theft and drug-related offences both doubled from zero to one incident each, highlighting unusual spikes in categories typically rare in the area. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 66.7% (3 to 1), possibly due to enhanced security measures or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted, with violent offences (19 incidents) slightly outpacing property crimes (12 incidents) — a reversal from earlier months. Vehicle crime remains 117% above the UK average, a figure that may concern local residents reliant on cars for daily commutes. For context, anti-social behaviour in Rawdon is 17% below the UK rate, suggesting that community-focused policing or local initiatives could be playing a role in mitigating this category. These variations underscore the need for targeted interventions during peak summer periods, when transient populations and events may alter crime dynamics.

Rawdon’s July crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 represents a 29% increase from the previous month’s 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day during July, a figure that, while modest, may feel more pronounced during busy summer weekends. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against Rawdon’s population of 5,961, illustrates the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, however, does not account for unreported crimes or variations in police reporting practices. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Rawdon’s crime profile remains significantly below the UK average, even as its rate has risen month-on-month. For residents, this means that while crime is not negligible, the area’s overall safety remains a strength compared to national standards. The contrast between Rawdon’s figures and UK averages — particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary — suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or specific policing strategies, may be influencing outcomes in ways that diverge from broader trends.