Raunds Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Raunds for June 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with property offences accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences (27.3%) remained the most frequent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.2%), which is notable given the area's character as a relatively small built-up area within North Northamptonshire. The crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places Raunds 18.3% below the UK average, a position consistent with its lower population density and limited urban infrastructure. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—likely influences patterns, with increased foot traffic in local amenities potentially contributing to higher anti-social behaviour incidents. However, this is counterbalanced by a significant drop in public order offences (50% decrease from May) and a 38.5% reduction in anti-social behaviour, suggesting possible community interventions or natural seasonal fluctuations. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.6 per 1,000) and burglary (0.6 per 1,000) may reflect the area’s rural-adjacent setting, where vehicle theft is less common than in densely populated urban centres. This mix of crime types underscores a community where interpersonal conflicts and minor property offences dominate, with no clear indication of systemic issues driving more severe crimes.

June 2024 saw sharp spikes in shoplifting (+200%), burglary (+100%), and vehicle crime (+100%) compared to May, reflecting potential shifts in criminal activity tied to summer routines. Anti-social behaviour fell by 38.5%, possibly linked to local initiatives or reduced alcohol-related incidents during the early summer months. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, decreased by 5.3%, a slight but notable trend that may align with seasonal patterns of reduced nightlife activity. The area’s violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 35% below the UK average, a stark contrast to its anti-social behaviour rate (1.6 per 1,000), which is 14% above the national figure. This divergence highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, where interpersonal disputes and disorder are more prevalent than severe violent incidents. A resident might find the 200% increase in shoplifting particularly concerning, as it suggests heightened opportunistic theft during the summer shopping season, linked to increased foot traffic in local retail areas.

Raunds’ crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 in June 2024 is stable compared to the previous month (6.8 per 1,000), with a negligible -1.5% decrease. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that may seem high in isolation but is proportionally low given the town’s population of 9,891. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic translates to a safer environment for residents compared to the national context, where the average rate is 8.2 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective further underscores Raunds’ relatively low crime burden, particularly when considering its built-up area status within a rural county. While the town’s anti-social behaviour rate exceeds the UK average, the overall stability of its crime rate and the absence of significant spikes in severe crimes suggest a community that is generally secure, with local challenges primarily centred on minor property and disorder offences.