Raunds Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Raunds, a built-up area within North Northamptonshire, reported a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.1% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure masks a significant disparity in crime types: violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.6% of all reported crimes, while property crimes made up only 17.1%. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods, university freshers arriving, and shorter evenings—likely contributes to this imbalance. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, exceeded the UK average by 5%, suggesting heightened tensions during the transition from summer to autumn. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, was 97% above the UK average, a stark figure that may reflect the impact of increased foot traffic and social gatherings in local areas. Shoplifting and burglary were both significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 84% below and burglary at 64% below, potentially indicating that Raunds’ rural-adjacent character or local policing efforts mitigate these specific risks. The overall crime rate, though slightly lower than the UK average, reveals a profile where interpersonal crime dominates over property-related offences, a trend that may reflect both demographic factors and the area’s geographic context. As the academic year begins, the local community may need to consider strategies to manage the social dynamics that accompany this seasonal shift.

September 2025 saw a 25.1% increase in Raunds’ crime rate compared to August, rising from 5.7 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This surge was driven by a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, with three incidents reported after zero in August, and a 100% rise in possession of weapons, which moved from zero to one. Other theft also rose by 66.7%, from three to five incidents, suggesting potential links to increased social activity during the back-to-school period. Conversely, burglary and other crime both fell—burglary dropped by 66.7% (from three to one) and other crime declined by 50% (from two to one), indicating possible success in local anti-burglary measures or reduced opportunities during the month. The crime mix further highlights a stark contrast between violent and property crimes: 27 violent crimes (38.6% of total) versus 12 property crimes (17.1%), a disparity that places Raunds’ violent crime rate 5% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 32.9% of all crimes, was 97% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the area’s built-up nature and the influx of students or transient populations during the academic year. These findings underscore a shift in crime dynamics, where interpersonal conflict and disorder-related incidents are outpacing traditional property crime trends.

Raunds’ crime rate in September 2025 (7.1 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 25.1% increase from August’s rate of 5.7, a jump that translates to roughly two crimes reported per day over the month. This daily frequency, while not exceptionally high, is notable in a small built-up area with a population of 9,891. On a monthly basis, the rate means that one crime was reported for every 141 residents, a figure that, while lower than the UK average, highlights the uneven distribution of crime types within the area. The previous month’s rate was significantly lower, suggesting that external factors—such as the arrival of university students or the start of the academic term—may have influenced the increase. Comparing this to the UK average, Raunds’ overall rate is 4.1% below the national figure, yet its violent crime category (2.7 per 1,000) is 5% above the UK average for this type. This contrast illustrates the importance of looking beyond aggregate figures to understand local patterns. For residents, the 1-in-141 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk, though it is tempered by the fact that property crimes remain relatively rare. The comparison also reveals that while Raunds is slightly safer overall than the UK average, specific categories like anti-social behaviour and violence are higher, indicating areas for targeted local action.