Long Lawford Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Long Lawford’s crime profile in April 2023 reveals a distinctive balance between violent and property-related offences, offering insight into the area’s character as a built-up district within Rugby. The overall crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents—88% below the UK average—suggests a generally secure environment, though this is tempered by the disproportionate share of violent crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all incidents, a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (81% below). This concentration of violent crime may reflect local factors such as the area’s integration with Rugby’s urban fabric, where higher population density and social interactions could contribute to such incidents. In contrast, property crimes like burglary and criminal damage were low, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (33% below the UK average) and criminal damage and arson at 0.2 per 1,000 (67% below the UK average). The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring weather—likely influenced patterns of outdoor activity, contributing to the modest increase in burglary and criminal damage. However, the overall trend of declining violent crime, coupled with the area’s consistently low rates compared to the UK, indicates a broader resilience in maintaining safety. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.2 per 1,000 (83% below the UK average), further reinforces the area’s lower incidence of disruptive offences. These dynamics illustrate a community where violent crime remains a focal point, but property-related issues are rare, reflecting the built-up area’s unique interplay of urban and suburban characteristics.

April 2023 marked a notable shift in crime trends, with a 40.0% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 5 to 3 incidents. This decline, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts with the 100.0% increase in burglary and criminal damage and arson, both of which rose from 0 to 1 incident. The crime mix revealed a stark imbalance, with violent crimes comprising 50% of total incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (81% below Long Lawford’s rate). Anti-social behaviour also fell below the UK average by 83%, reflecting a broader pattern of lower property-related offences. For residents, the drop in violent crimes may offer reassurance, particularly as the area’s crime profile remains markedly safer than the national average. The month-on-month changes, however, highlight the volatility of specific categories, such as burglary, which saw a dramatic increase despite the overall trend of declining crime rates.

April 2023 saw a 40.0% decline in Long Lawford’s crime rate, falling from 1.5 per 1,000 residents in March to 0.9 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which has consistently outperformed UK averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 1,110 residents—a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in daily life. While the daily crime count averages roughly zero per day, this does not diminish the significance of the 6 total crimes recorded, which include both property and violent offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers translate to meaningful changes in per-capita rates. For instance, the 40% drop in the overall rate reflects a shift from 1.5 to 0.9 per 1,000, a difference that, while small in absolute terms, underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the UK average. This consistency in low crime levels may be influenced by the built-up area’s integration within Rugby, where infrastructure and community resources likely contribute to a more secure environment.