Raunds Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Raunds, a built-up area within North Northamptonshire, recorded a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents—27.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure positions the area as one of the safer localities nationally, though the crime profile reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 29.3%. These rates contrast sharply with the UK average for similar categories, where violence and sexual offences sit at 2.7 per 1,000 and anti-social behaviour at 1.3 per 1,000. The seasonal context of October, with shorter days and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour. The lower-than-average crime rate could reflect the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community structure, where local policing and community initiatives may contribute to reduced incidents. However, the 32% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour suggests challenges in managing public order, linked to the area’s limited public spaces or transient populations. The sharp increase in drugs-related offences, which rose by 200% compared to the previous month, points to a sudden shift that may require further investigation. Overall, Raunds’ crime profile illustrates a combination of local factors and national trends, with the area’s relatively low crime rate offering a contrast to its specific challenges in certain categories.

October 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with drugs-related offences surging by 200% to three incidents, marking the most significant increase. Other theft and shoplifting both doubled from zero to four and two cases respectively, highlighting a sudden spike in property-related crimes. This shift in crime mix may reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween activities or changes in local behaviour. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 32.3% to 21 incidents, and vehicle crime fell by 50%, possibly linked to reduced daylight hours deterring certain types of crime. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained a persistent issue, reporting 17 cases—32% above the UK average. These figures underscore the need for targeted community engagement strategies, particularly in addressing the unexpected rise in drug-related offences, which may warrant closer local monitoring.

Raunds' crime rate in October 2024 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, an 8.0% decrease from the previous month’s 6.4 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with a 27.2% gap. Locally, the daily crime count averaged two incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may offer reassurance to residents. When scaled to the population of 9,891, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 171 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, crime patterns can fluctuate significantly between areas. The population-scaled perspective highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents, suggesting a stable or improving local safety profile compared to broader national trends.