Raunds Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 saw a stark shift in Raunds' crime profile, with violence and sexual offences surging by 55.6% compared to June, marking the most dramatic month-on-month change in the area's recorded history. This spike, from 18 to 28 incidents, aligns with the summer season's peak in outdoor events and festivals, which likely increases opportunities for incidents in public spaces. Raunds' overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents remains 27.4% below the UK average of 8.4, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average exposure to crime for its population of 9,891. The breakdown reveals a striking dominance of violent crime, accounting for 46.7% of all reported incidents, with anti-social behaviour (20%) and criminal damage and arson (11.7%) forming the next most common categories. This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 2% lower, and anti-social behaviour is 17% lower. The seasonal context of July—schools out, tourism peak, and festivals—likely contributes to the increased visibility of violent incidents, though the exact causal links remain speculative. Property crime, while lower than the UK average across all categories, shows marked reductions in vehicle crime (down 83.3%) and burglary (down 66.7%), possibly reflecting reduced vehicle movement during holidays or increased community vigilance in residential areas.

The most significant month-on-month shift was the 55.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 18 to 28 incidents. This jump, though not uncommon during summer, is notable given Raunds' typically lower violent crime rates compared to the UK average. Concurrently, vehicle crime plummeted by 83.3%, from six to one incident, likely tied to fewer vehicles on the road during school holidays. Burglary also fell sharply by 66.7%, from six to two, suggesting either reduced opportunities or enhanced security measures. Raunds' violent crime rate (2.8 per 1,000) is 2% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) is 17% below the UK figure. Conversely, criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) is 11% above the UK average, a unique anomaly that may reflect local factors such as increased youth activity during the summer. For residents, the 27.4% gap between Raunds and the UK average offers a tangible sense of relative safety, though the sharp rise in violent crime underscores the need for continued community engagement in public safety initiatives.

Raunds' crime rate in July 2024 (6.1 per 1,000 residents) was 9.0% lower than the previous month's rate of 6.7, continuing a downward trend that has positioned the area as one of the safer built-up areas in North Northamptonshire. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 165 residents. This places Raunds well below the UK average, though the exact disparity remains unquantified at the daily level. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 55.6% increase in violent crime, the absolute number of incidents (28) remains modest in the context of the area's size. For residents, this means a relatively low probability of encountering crime in daily life, though the volatility in violent crime categories warrants attention. The contrast with the UK average—where violence and sexual offences are 2% lower—suggests that Raunds' lower violent crime rate is not entirely due to its population size but may reflect local characteristics such as community cohesion or effective policing strategies. These figures, while reassuring, also emphasize the importance of monitoring seasonal fluctuations to maintain this safety profile.