Raunds Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Raunds for August 2025, accounting for 33.9% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, remains 34% below the UK average, a figure that suggests a combination of local policing strategies and community characteristics. The area's overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000—29.6% lower than the UK average—reflects a broader pattern of relatively low criminal activity, though the high proportion of violent crimes compared to property crimes is noteworthy. Anti-social behaviour, at 30.4% of all crimes, mirrors the UK average in frequency but is 16% above the national rate, a discrepancy that may stem from Raunds' built-up character and its proximity to rural areas where such behaviour can be more pronounced. Seasonal factors, such as August's peak holiday season, likely influence crime trends, with increased tourism potentially exacerbating anti-social incidents while also reducing opportunities for property crimes due to temporary occupancy of homes. However, the 44.1% drop in violent crimes from the previous month suggests that seasonal transitions—such as the end of the summer holiday period—may contribute to this decline. The interplay between local demographics, the built-up nature of Raunds, and the timing of the year creates a unique crime profile that diverges from both national trends and other rural or urban areas.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in robbery, other crime, and bicycle theft compared to July, marking three categories that rose from zero to one reported incident each. This surge, though small in absolute terms, highlights a shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences gaining prominence. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, and violent crimes dropped by 44.1%, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as the summer holidays reducing public gatherings. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average (34% lower), while anti-social behaviour was 16% above the national rate, suggesting a complex local dynamic. The 74% decrease in vehicle crime—down from three to one incident—may reflect improved parking security or reduced traffic during the holiday season. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring specific categories, as even minor changes can signal broader shifts in community safety.

Raunds' crime rate in August 2025 fell 35.7% from the previous month's 8.8 per 1,000 to 5.7 per 1,000, reflecting a marked decline in overall criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents, a figure that contextualises the local impact of crime within the community. On a daily basis, Raunds experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a manageable frequency that contrasts with larger urban centres. This reduction aligns with broader trends observed in the area during the summer months. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is significantly lower than the UK average, the localised nature of crime in Raunds means that individual residents are less likely to encounter crime compared to the national average. The interplay between seasonal factors—such as increased tourism during August—and the area's character as a relatively quiet built-up district may contribute to this trend, though further analysis would be required to confirm such connections.