Cawston (Rugby) Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 6,276 residents, the 31 recorded crimes in October 2024 translate to a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 people — a figure 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places Cawston (Rugby) among the safer built-up areas within the Rugby district, where urban density and community cohesion may contribute to lower overall crime levels. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 35.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 incidents, 32.3%) and public order offences (3 incidents, 9.7%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a residential suburb with limited commercial activity outside of local amenities, though the high proportion of violent crime suggests localized tensions or transient populations may be a factor. Seasonal context also plays a role: October’s shorter evenings and Halloween events likely increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, while the drop in public order offences compared to September may reflect a temporary shift in community activity. The relatively low burglary rate (1 incident, 0.2 per 1,000) contrasts with the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, due to effective local policing or the area’s compact layout reducing opportunities for property crime. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (from 0 to 10 incidents) and burglary (from 0 to 1 incident) highlights the need for targeted interventions during high-risk periods.

October saw significant month-on-month changes in several categories. Anti-social behaviour surged by 100% (from 0 to 10 incidents), marking a stark contrast to previous months. This spike may be linked to Halloween-related disturbances or seasonal gatherings in the area’s public spaces. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 10% (10 to 11 incidents), though this remains 33% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 25% (from 4 to 3 incidents), possibly due to reduced foot traffic during October’s cooler weather. Burglary, which had not been reported in September, increased by 100% to 1 incident — a figure 39% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour in Cawston (Rugby) is 24% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, indicating a specific challenge in managing community disorder. Residents might find the breakdown of crime types useful for understanding local risks: while violent crime is lower than national levels, anti-social behaviour remains a persistent concern, particularly during events like Halloween. The contrast between Cawston’s burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) suggests that local factors, such as strong community policing or property design, may be effective in deterring such crimes.

The crime rate in October 2024 (4.9 per 1,000) represents a 54.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 1 crime per day in Cawston (Rugby) — a figure that, while low, underscores the potential for concentrated incidents during specific periods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 202 residents, illustrating the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. When contextualized against the area’s population of 6,276, this monthly exposure highlights the challenges of maintaining safety in a small built-up area with limited resources for crime prevention. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark differences: while violence and sexual offences are 33% below the national rate, anti-social behaviour is 24% above, suggesting that local social dynamics or environmental factors may contribute to this disparity. For residents, the 1-in-202 monthly exposure figure offers a concrete measure of risk, though this aggregate statistic does not capture the uneven distribution of crime across specific locations or times. The increase from September to October, though significant, remains within the bounds of seasonal variability, with October’s shorter evenings and Halloween events likely amplifying certain types of crime.