Rawdon Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking finding in May 2025 was the sudden surge in 'other crime'—a category encompassing a range of non-specific incidents—which more than doubled compared to April. This unexpected rise, alongside increases in criminal damage and arson, contrasts with the overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, which remains 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, making up 47.1% of all incidents. This aligns with seasonal patterns typical of May, when longer evenings and increased socialising in Rawdon's built-up area may contribute to higher rates of violent crime. However, the sharp increase in 'other crime'—which was 337% above the UK average—suggests a localised factor not yet accounted for in the data. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (30% below), still accounted for 17.7% of all crimes, indicating ongoing challenges in managing public order. The relatively low property crime rate (8 incidents, 2.3 per 1,000) further distinguishes Rawdon from other areas, where property crimes often dominate. This pattern may reflect the area's compact nature and strong community policing efforts, though the surge in 'other crime' warrants closer examination in future reports.

May 2025 saw a sharp rise in three specific crime categories, each doubling from the previous month: 'other crime' (4 incidents), 'criminal damage and arson' (2 incidents), and 'robbery' (1 incident). These increases, though not reflected in the overall crime rate, signal a shift in the crime mix. Violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 47.1% of all incidents, but their rate (2.7 per 1,000) was 5% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Conversely, 'other crime' in Rawdon (0.7 per 1,000) was 337% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), indicating a localised anomaly. Residents might find the daily crime count—approximately one per day—useful for contextualising safety in their immediate environment.

Rawdon's crime rate in May 2025 rose 13.3% compared to the previous month, reaching 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, brings the local rate closer to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, one crime was reported for every 31 days in Rawdon, translating to roughly one incident per day. Over the course of the month, this equates to one reported crime for every 175 residents—a figure that, while low, reflects the area's relatively small population of 5,961. When scaled to population size, the rate remains 29.6% below the UK average, highlighting Rawdon's continued position as a safer built-up area within Leeds. The population context further underscores that crime in Rawdon is distributed across a tightly knit community, where each incident has a more pronounced impact on local awareness and policing priorities.