Raunds Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Raunds' crime rate for May 2025 stands at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 21% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance contrasts with the national picture, where the UK average reflects a broader mix of urban and rural crime patterns. Locally, the most prevalent crimes are violence and sexual offences (25 cases, 39.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (12 cases, 19.1%) and criminal damage and arson (10 cases, 15.9%). The dominance of violent crime in Raunds diverges from the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.8 per 1,000 (compared to Raunds' 2.5 per 1,000). Seasonal factors may contribute to this trend, as May's longer evenings and increased outdoor activity align with patterns of socialising that can heighten the risk of violence. Anti-social behaviour, however, is lower than the UK average (1.2 vs 1.4 per 1,000), suggesting a community-specific dynamic that could relate to local policing efforts or demographic characteristics. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, though, is a marked departure from the UK average, indicating a potential local issue requiring further attention. These figures highlight the importance of contextualising crime data within both national benchmarks and local circumstances, ensuring that responses are tailored to the specific needs of Raunds.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 2 to 10. This surge, coupled with a 108.3% rise in violence and sexual offences (from 12 to 25), indicates a notable shift in crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour, however, decreased by 42.9% (from 21 to 12), a decline that contrasts with the overall upward trend. The rate of criminal damage and arson in Raunds (1.0 per 1,000) is 67% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a local anomaly in this category. Meanwhile, possession of weapons (0.2 per 1,000) is 150% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, suggesting a specific concern for this type of offence. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal factors such as increased socialising during longer evenings.

Raunds' crime rate in May 2025 (6.4 per 1,000) marks a 53.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a noticeable uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the local frequency of incidents despite remaining well below the UK average. When scaled to the population of 9,891 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 157 residents, a statistic that provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in the community. This monthly aggregate highlights the need to consider both the absolute numbers and their distribution across the population. The shift from April to May also aligns with seasonal patterns, such as extended evenings and increased outdoor activity, which may influence the types of crimes reported. While the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, the increase from the prior month suggests a dynamic local environment that warrants ongoing monitoring.