Rawdon Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

May 2024 marked an unexpected shift in Rawdon's crime profile, with violence and sexual offences surging to become the most prevalent category. At 6.7 per 1,000 residents, Rawdon's overall crime rate remained 20.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the area's relatively low crime environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.5% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000). This spike, though puzzling, may be linked to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and the increase in outdoor socialising typical of May. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 17% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be contributing to this trend. Meanwhile, vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 70% above the UK average—a figure that may be explained by Rawdon's position within Leeds, where commuter traffic and transport infrastructure could drive such incidents. The month also saw a notable increase in criminal damage and arson, though these remain relatively low in absolute terms. These patterns illustrate the combination of local geography, seasonal activity, and broader regional influences on crime dynamics.

Violence and sexual offences saw an 111.1% month-on-month increase, rising from 9 to 19 incidents—a stark shift that dominated the crime mix. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, suggests a significant change in local dynamics. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, was 70% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect Rawdon's proximity to major transport routes. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 17% below the UK average, indicating a relatively lower incidence of disruptive incidents. For residents, the most immediate concern is the doubling of violence-related crimes, which now account for 47.5% of all reported incidents—a figure that outpaces the UK average by 13%.

Rawdon's crime rate in May 2024 rose 25.0% compared to April, reaching 6.7 per 1,000 residents from 5.4 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, remains 20.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Daily crime context shows 1.3 crimes reported per day on average—a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 149 residents, a rate that contextualises the impact of local incidents within the community. When scaled to Rawdon's population of 5,961, this highlights how even a single incident can have a measurable effect on the area's crime profile. The shift from April to May may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased social activity, which can influence crime patterns in built-up areas.