Raunds Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Raunds’ October 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 42.5% below the UK average of 8.0, a gap that underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile. Violent crimes, at 2.5 per 1,000, accounted for 55.6% of all reported incidents, significantly outpacing other categories such as anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.5 per 1,000). This dominance of violent crime, though still below the UK average, raises questions about local dynamics. The built-up area’s character—likely a small town with limited retail or nightlife infrastructure—may contribute to this pattern, as higher concentrations of violent crime are often linked to urban centres with more social interaction. However, Raunds’ low overall rate suggests that factors such as community cohesion, limited economic deprivation, or effective policing may mitigate risks. Seasonal context also plays a role: October’s darker evenings and Halloween activities could influence patterns, though the absence of large-scale events in the area may temper their impact. Anti-social behaviour and property crimes remain well below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 38% below the national rate. This suggests that while violent crime is the primary concern, the area’s broader crime profile remains reassuringly low, reflecting a combination of demographic stability and geographic characteristics that deter more common types of offences.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in Raunds’ crime profile, including a 100% increase in public order offences and drug-related incidents, both rising from zero to one report. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 42.9% as incidents dropped from 14 to 8, a decline that may reflect heightened community engagement or seasonal factors. Vehicle crime also rose by 50%, from two to three incidents, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The most striking outlier was the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 55.6% of all reported incidents—2.5 per 1,000 residents, 7% below the UK average of 2.7. This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the area’s overall low rate, suggesting targeted interventions may be warranted. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences—now at 0.1 per 1,000—offers a tangible example of how small but significant changes can impact local safety perceptions.

Raunds' October 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.2% decrease from the previous month’s 4.7, reflecting a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 9,891. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 220 residents, illustrating the relatively sparse distribution of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, underscores the area’s overall safety profile. When compared to the UK average, Raunds’ crime rate remains significantly lower, with the 42.5% gap highlighting structural or demographic factors that may contribute to sustained low levels of crime. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that residents face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though localised fluctuations—such as the 100% increase in public order offences—warrant attention to specific trends.