Lavendon Crime Rate

Introduction to Crime Statistics

Lavendon reports an excellent safety profile, with an overall crime rate of just 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. This figure is less than half the UK national average of 93.1 per 1,000, contributing to a high Safety Score of 89 out of 100. Furthermore, the area has experienced a significant positive trend, with crime decreasing sharply by -15.5% year-over-year. This substantial reduction in incidents, combined with the already low rate, establishes Lavendon as a highly secure community. The following sections provide a detailed analysis of the specific crime types reported.

Crime Type Breakdown

Violence and sexual offences are the most reported incidents in Lavendon, accounting for 43.7% of all crime, although the absolute rate is very low at 17.2 per 1,000 people. Due to the small volume of total crime, the second and third most common offences are Criminal damage and arson (14.1% of total crime, 5.6 per 1,000) and Anti-social behaviour (11.3% of total crime, 4.4 per 1,000). The high proportion of criminal damage suggests that vandalism and property defacement are significant local challenges.

Lavendon’s property-related crime rate is very low at 14.5 per 1,000 residents, considerably lower than the UK average of 32.9 per 1,000. This category includes Other theft (11.3%), Burglary (7.0%), and Vehicle crime (4.2%). The primary property risk, in terms of percentage, comes from criminal damage and arson, which is particularly relevant in rural or semi-rural settings where properties can be isolated. Residents should focus on securing property boundaries and vehicles to mitigate the risks from both criminal damage and opportunist theft.

Crime Trends in Lavendon

Lavendon has demonstrated a strong positive trend, with crime decreasing by a significant -15.5% year-over-year. This reduction indicates a marked improvement in the local safety environment. Monthly trend data shows that the crime rate is consistently low, with the lowest rate recorded in November (0.6 per 1,000).

The rate fluctuated, experiencing a slight peak in April (6.1 per 1,000) and September (6.1 per 1,000). Despite these minor peaks, the overall monthly rates remain very low. The substantial year-over-year decrease is a major positive indicator for the community, suggesting that preventative measures or local policing efforts have been highly effective in reducing the volume of incidents.

How To Keep Safe in Lavendon

Criminal damage and arson is the second most common crime in Lavendon (14.1% of total), indicating that protecting external property and vehicles from vandalism and deliberate damage is a priority alongside managing anti-social behaviour.

1. Protect Against Criminal Damage: Ensure fences, gates, and property boundaries are robust. Promptly remove graffiti or repair damage to discourage repeat incidents.
2. Secure Remote Vehicles: Given the risk of damage and theft, if vehicles are parked on drives or roadsides, ensure they are locked and consider installing motion-activated lighting nearby.
3. Be Aware of Anti-social Behaviour Hotspots: Identify and avoid areas where anti-social behaviour is known to occur, particularly in the evenings, to reduce the risk of confrontation or damage.
4. Lock Up Outbuildings: Burglary accounts for 7.0% of crime. Ensure all sheds, garages, and outbuildings are locked to prevent theft of tools and equipment, which can also be used to facilitate criminal damage.

Time Patterns of Crime

Crime in Lavendon, although low in volume, shows distinct daily patterns. The Afternoon period (12pm-6pm) is the riskiest time, with 49% of offences being Theft, likely due to properties being unattended and commercial activity. Morning hours (6am-12pm) also maintain a high proportion of Theft (46%). The Evening (6pm-12am) sees the highest proportion of Public order and violence, with 50% of offences falling into the 'Other' category. The Night period (12am-6am) is dominated by Burglary (27%) and Vehicle crime (25%), as criminals target properties and vehicles under the cover of darkness, exploiting the low traffic of the village.

Regional Crime Context

Lavendon’s crime rate of 39.4 per 1,000 is extremely low and is comparable to its neighbour Olney (43.2 per 1,000), confirming a high safety standard in this part of the region. Lavendon is significantly safer than Harrold (55.6 per 1,000) and much safer than the main urban centres. Turvey (24.9 per 1,000) is even lower, while Carlton reports a very low specific crime rate (0.0 per 1,000). This comparison establishes Lavendon as part of a highly secure cluster of communities, offering residents a low-risk environment supported by a strong downward trend.

Property Protection and Proactive Security

With an extremely low property crime rate of 14.5 per 1,000 and a decreasing trend, Lavendon residents can focus on maintaining their secure environment. Reactive security solutions, which only record the aftermath of criminal damage or burglary, offer little value in prevention.

To effectively counter the risks of criminal damage and opportunist burglary, proactive protection is superior. Systems like scOS employ AI-powered, multi-camera intelligence to monitor property perimeters. By detecting potential threats at the boundary, scOS autonomously engages deterrence features like lights and audio, destroying the element of surprise. This professional-grade, visible protection ensures that the few criminals operating in the area are discouraged immediately, making the property a hard target and maintaining Lavendon’s excellent safety record.