Raunds Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Raunds’ crime profile in November 2024 demonstrated a marked improvement in certain areas, with the overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents placing the built-up area 23.7% below the UK average. This performance, while modest, reflects a broader trend of lower-than-average rates for property-related offences, including shoplifting (86% below UK average) and vehicle crime (32% below). The most significant decrease occurred in shoplifting, which fell by 50% compared to October, likely influenced by the seasonal context of Black Friday shopping and heightened police presence in retail zones. However, violent crime remained a focal point, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 50.9% of all reported crimes—a share that, while higher than the UK average for this category, has shown some stability. This category’s 38.1% increase from October may be partly explained by the transition into darker evenings, which can amplify risks in public spaces, though local initiatives such as community patrols may have mitigated potential spikes. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 47.1% decline, from 17 to 9 incidents, a reduction that aligns with the area’s generally lower rates compared to the UK average (19% below). These trends suggest that Raunds’ relatively low population density and strong community networks may contribute to its lower rates of anti-social behaviour and property crime, even as violent crime remains a persistent challenge. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and the lead-up to Christmas—may have influenced fluctuations in public order offences, which rose sharply by 300% from 1 to 4 incidents, highlighting the need for targeted interventions during such events.

November 2024 saw a sharp 38.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 21 to 29 incidents. This surge, though notable, remains 12% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a persistent challenge in managing violent crime in the area. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, marking a significant decline in retail-related theft. This reduction may be linked to heightened policing during the Black Friday shopping period or seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in local stores. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 47.1%, from 17 to 9 incidents, a trend consistent with the area’s generally lower rates of such offences compared to the UK average. Meanwhile, public order offences spiked by 300%, jumping from 1 to 4, a stark contrast to the 22% below UK average recorded for this category in the same month. This anomaly may reflect the impact of Bonfire Night events, which often bring temporary increases in disorder-related incidents. Vehicle crime rose by 50%, from 2 to 3, though it remains 32% below the UK average—a disparity that could be attributed to Raunds’ rural context, where vehicle theft is less common than in densely populated urban centres.

Raunds’ crime rate in November 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly from 5.9 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This minor shift underscores the area’s consistent performance relative to the UK average, which stood at 7.6 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure figure reveals that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 174 residents—a rate that, while measurable, reflects a low overall burden compared to national benchmarks. Daily crime context further illustrates this: with 57 total crimes spread across 30 days, Raunds saw an average of two crimes reported each day. This frequency, though not negligible, remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population size. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Raunds’ crime profile is shaped by its character as a built-up area within a rural district, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to lower rates of certain crimes, such as vehicle theft or shoplifting. These patterns align with the broader trend of rural and semi-rural areas in the UK experiencing lower crime rates, particularly in categories tied to high-density living.