Rawdon Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rawdon's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This marked deviation from the national trend is most striking in the category of vehicle crime, which surged to 9 incidents—a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents, 305% above the UK average. This anomaly may be partly explained by the area's proximity to major transport routes and the seasonal context of December, when increased car usage and empty homes during holidays could contribute to vulnerabilities. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between property and violent offences: property crimes dominated with 21 incidents (65.6% of total), while violent crimes numbered just 5 (15.6%). The drop in violence and sexual offences by 75% compared to the previous month aligns with the typical seasonal dip in public gatherings during the festive period. Meanwhile, shoplifting and burglary rates remained elevated, with shoplifting at 0.8 per 1,000 (40% above the UK average) and burglary at 0.7 per 1,000 (150% above the UK average). These patterns suggest that while Rawdon benefits from a generally low crime profile, targeted interventions may be needed in specific areas such as retail security and vehicle crime prevention.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 350% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 9 incidents—a stark outlier compared to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 residents. This spike may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 65.6% of total incidents, compared to 15.6% for violent crimes. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 75%, from 20 to 5, a drop consistent with seasonal patterns of reduced public gatherings during the festive period. Shoplifting also rose by 66.7%, though it remained 40% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in retail security. The possession of weapons category saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, a rare but concerning development that warrants local scrutiny.

Rawdon's crime rate in December 2025 fell by 21.9% compared to the previous month, reflecting a notable decline from 6.9 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced foot traffic during the festive period, though daily crime levels remained steady at approximately one reported incident per day. Over the course of the month, the monthly exposure rate indicates that one resident in every 186 experienced a crime, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate against the local population of 5,961. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively safe environment in Rawdon, particularly when compared to the UK average, though specific categories like vehicle crime and shoplifting show divergent trends. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while the area remains below the national average, targeted vulnerabilities—such as vehicle-related offences—require ongoing attention from local authorities and residents alike.