Raunds Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Raunds during June 2025 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by local social dynamics and seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour dominated with 41.8% of all reported crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average by 62%. This high proportion may reflect the area’s built-up character and the social interactions typical of small urban centres during the summer months. Violence and sexual offences, at 29.1% of total crimes, remained 44% below the UK rate, a contrast that could indicate effective community engagement or policing strategies in addressing more severe crimes. The inclusion of possession of weapons at 7.3%—400% above the UK average—suggests an unusual spike in this category, though its low overall share means it does not overwhelm the crime profile. Seasonal context further shapes these figures: as June marks the start of summer, longer daylight hours and increased tourism may contribute to higher anti-social behaviour, while reduced outdoor activity could explain the drop in criminal damage and arson. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, 30.9% below the UK average, underscores its relatively safe environment despite pockets of concern like the sharp rise in weapon possession. This balance of crime types highlights a community where everyday issues like anti-social behaviour dominate, but serious crimes remain proportionally low, a dynamic consistent with the characteristics of a small built-up area in rural Northamptonshire.

June saw a sharp 91.7% rise in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 12 to 23 incidents. This surge, which outpaces the UK average by 62%, may reflect increased social activity during the summer months. Simultaneously, possession of weapons rose by 100%, with four recorded cases—a figure 400% above the UK average. This anomaly could signal localised issues requiring targeted policing. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 80%, dropping from 10 to 2 incidents, due to reduced outdoor activity or seasonal maintenance. Violence and sexual offences remained 44% below the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000, suggesting effective community initiatives may be mitigating more serious crimes. Residents might find the 100% increase in 'other crime'—from zero to one incident—particularly noteworthy, though the category’s broad definition limits immediate interpretation.

Raunds' crime rate in June 2025 fell by 12.7% compared to the previous month, declining from 6.4 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with typical summer patterns, where warmer weather and longer daylight hours may disperse crowds from public spaces. Locally, the average daily crime count remains low at approximately two incidents per day, reflecting a stable environment for residents. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in relation to the area’s population of 9,891. This 1-in-180 ratio suggests that while crime is recorded, it does not overwhelm the community, allowing for a manageable level of policing and public awareness. When compared to the UK average, the overall rate remains 30.9% lower, reinforcing Raunds’ position as a relatively safe built-up area within North Northamptonshire.