Rawdon Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 in Rawdon, a built-up area within Leeds, presented a mixed crime picture marked by both stability and concerning spikes. The overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents placed the area 44.8% below the UK average, a significant achievement that highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement efforts. However, the month’s data revealed troubling trends, particularly in public order offences, which surged by 150% compared to January, becoming the second-most common crime type after violence and sexual offences. This increase may be partially explained by the seasonal context of winter, a time when social tensions can rise due to reduced outdoor activity and colder weather conditions. Violence and sexual offences. (from 9 to 8 incidents), remained a persistent concern, accounting for 36.4% of all reported crimes. Their rate (1.3 per 1,000) continued to be 45% below the UK average, reflecting a generally safer environment for residents in this category. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 89% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s proximity to major transport routes and the increased vulnerability of vehicles during colder months. The seasonal context of February—as a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to some of these patterns, though the exact mechanisms require further analysis. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences and the persistence of vehicle-related crime underscore the need for continued vigilance in public spaces and parking areas.

February 2025 witnessed a notable 150% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a sharp uptick that may reflect heightened tensions during colder weather or local events. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one reported incident in February compared to none in January, a trend that could signal increased vulnerability during winter months when visibility is reduced. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson saw a 100% increase, from one to two incidents, linked to seasonal factors such as holiday-related disruptions or delayed maintenance. In contrast, violence and sexual offences decreased by 11.1%, dropping from 9 to 8, a shift that may indicate improved community interventions or seasonal lulls in aggressive incidents. Rawdon’s rate for violence and sexual offences (1.3 per 1,000) remains 45% below the UK average, suggesting a generally safer environment for residents in this category despite the recent fluctuations.

Rawdon's crime rate in February 2025 (3.7 per 1,000 residents) marks a 15.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued decline in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area within Leeds. When scaled to the population of 5,961 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 271 residents, illustrating a manageable level of risk for local residents. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends observed in similar urban settings during winter months, where colder weather and reduced outdoor activity often correlate with lower crime rates. However, the persistence of specific crime types—particularly public order and vehicle-related offences—suggests targeted awareness may still be necessary for certain areas within Rawdon.