Raunds Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Raunds’ December 2023 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 18.1% below the UK average, yet the month saw troubling increases in certain categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.6% of all crimes, with 27 incidents reported—3% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (13.8%) and public order offences (10.3%) followed, though the latter was 25% above the UK average. This mix of crime types reflects the area’s seasonal dynamics: December’s dark evenings, Christmas shopping peak, and empty homes over the holidays likely contribute to the elevated levels of violent crime and anti-social activity. The relatively low property crime rate (19% of total incidents) contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate, suggesting that Raunds’ built-up area may have fewer retail or commercial targets than larger urban centres. However, the sharp rise in 'other theft' and possession of weapons points to localized challenges that require targeted awareness. The area’s crime profile underscores the need for vigilance during the festive season, particularly in public spaces and during evening hours when visibility is reduced.

December 2023 saw a stark rise in 'other theft' incidents, surging by 300% from one to four cases. This spike, combined with a 100% increase in bicycle theft and possession of weapons, highlights areas of concern for residents. While violent crime (27 cases) remained the most prevalent category, it was 3% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a detail that may partly explain the elevated focus on personal safety. Anti-social behaviour. to eight incidents, still contributed significantly to the area’s crime profile. Burglary fell by 50% to one case, a decrease that contrasts with the overall upward trend. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and localized pressures, with the increase in possession of weapons raising particular concerns for community safety.

Raunds' December 2023 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 23.4% increase compared to November’s 4.8 per 1,000. While this places the area 18.1% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, the upward trend warrants attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in December, a figure that, while modest, reflects the month’s heightened activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 171 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, but the rise from November suggests seasonal factors may be amplifying local vulnerabilities. The population of 9,891 means that each resident faces a proportionally lower risk than the national average, yet the absolute increase in violent crime underscores the need for vigilance during the festive period.