Raunds Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 marked a continuation of declining crime trends in Raunds, a built-up area within North Northamptonshire. The overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 34.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (33.3%), followed by anti-social behaviour (25.0%) and vehicle crime (8.3%). This pattern aligns with seasonal rhythms typical of small rural communities, where increased outdoor activity during spring may contribute to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The drop in violent crime, despite Easter-related foot traffic, suggests effective local measures or natural seasonal fluctuations. Vehicle crime remained a persistent concern, though its rate (0.4 per 1,000) was 11% below the UK average, possibly influenced by limited commercial vehicle presence in the area. The low overall rate reinforces Raunds’ position as a relatively safe community, though targeted efforts to address anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime could further improve outcomes. Spring weather patterns, with longer evenings and Easter-related events, may have temporarily elevated certain crime types, but the broader trend remains one of sustained reduction.

April 2023 saw significant month-on-month reductions in several crime categories, with burglary falling by 70% (from 10 to 3 incidents) and other theft decreasing by 50% (from 4 to 2). This decline in property crimes contrasts with a 46.7% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 30 to 16 incidents — a particularly notable shift given the typically higher rates of violent crime in urban areas. However, three categories experienced sharp increases: shoplifting rose by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), vehicle crime doubled (from 2 to 4), and 'other crime' emerged as a new category with 2 reported incidents. The rise in shoplifting, though minimal in absolute terms, may indicate opportunistic behaviour linked to Easter shopping patterns. Meanwhile, vehicle crime’s 100% increase — despite remaining 11% below the UK average — suggests potential vulnerabilities in local car parks or transport hubs. The area’s performance against UK averages varied by category: violence and sexual offences were 38% below the UK rate, while anti-social behaviour was 2% above, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in this area. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local conditions in shaping crime patterns.

Raunds’ crime rate in April 2023 (4.9 per 1,000) represented a 27.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000, marking a clear downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, remains relevant for residents assessing local safety. When scaled to the population of 9,891, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 206 residents — a statistic that provides context for how frequently crime occurs in everyday life. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting that Raunds’ community structures or policing strategies may be more effective in reducing crime. The previous month’s higher rate (6.7 per 1,000) may have been influenced by temporary factors such as weather or event-related activity, which appear to have abated in April. For residents, the 27.3% month-on-month decline offers tangible reassurance, though the 2 crimes per day figure reminds them that vigilance remains necessary. The population-scaled perspective (1-in-206) also contextualises crime as a relatively rare occurrence, reinforcing the area’s status as one of the safer communities in the UK.