For every 285 residents in Cawston (Rugby), one crime was reported in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—52.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures positions Cawston as an area with significantly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the broader UK. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (36.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (31.8%) and public order offences (13.6%). These patterns may be influenced by the area’s seasonal context: September marks the start of the academic year, with universities and schools resuming, which could contribute to increased interpersonal conflicts. However, the data also shows a 33.3% rise in violence and sexual offences compared to August, a shift that may be linked to the return of students and the associated changes in local demographics. Conversely, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour declined sharply, reflecting reduced foot traffic or heightened community awareness during the transition to autumn. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, 50% below Cawston’s rate, but the area’s anti-social behaviour rate (1.1 per 1,000) is only 6% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This suggests that while Cawston is generally safer than the UK average, certain categories of crime remain proportionally aligned with national trends. The low overall rate, combined with the seasonal dynamics of September, illustrates a community where crime is infrequent but not entirely absent, with specific areas of concern requiring targeted attention.