Long Lawford Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Long Lawford’s August 2023 crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents stood 81.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low-crime environment. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category at 40% of all crimes, remained 77% below the UK average for this category, while burglary, criminal damage, and vehicle crime all fell significantly below national benchmarks. This stark contrast to the UK’s broader crime profile suggests a unique local dynamic, potentially influenced by Long Lawford’s status as a built-up area within Rugby, where population density is lower than in major cities. Seasonal factors may also play a role: August, a peak holiday month, typically increases burglary risks due to empty homes, yet the area saw only one burglary incident, 41% below the UK average. This anomaly may indicate strong community vigilance, limited vacant properties, or effective local policing. The low rate of violent crime—despite being a built-up area—could be tied to the absence of high-risk environments such as nightlife hubs or densely packed residential zones. While the data highlights Long Lawford’s safety, the small but notable increase in burglary and drugs—both rising from zero to one incident—requires careful monitoring to ensure these remain isolated occurrences. Overall, the area’s crime profile illustrates a rare combination of low incidence and minimal deviation from UK averages in most categories, suggesting a stable and secure community.

August 2023 marked a sharp decline in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences falling by 69.2% from 13 to 4 incidents—a reduction that placed this category 77% below the UK average. This drop contrasts with increases in burglary and drugs, both of which rose 100% from zero to one incident each. The shift in crime mix highlights a move away from violent offences toward property-related and drug-related incidents. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 50% decrease in vehicle crime and other theft, both of which fell from two to one incident. These reductions may reflect seasonal factors, such as fewer summer holidays disrupting local routines, though the rise in burglary—linked to August’s peak holiday period and potential empty homes—warrants attention. The area’s overall safety, underscored by its 81.5% deficit to the UK average, remains a key feature, even as small fluctuations in specific categories emerge.

August 2023 saw a marked decline in Long Lawford’s crime rate, falling 54.5% from 3.3 to 1.5 per 1,000 residents compared to July. This reduction places the area’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 666 residents, a figure that translates to effectively zero crimes per day in the built-up area. While the daily crime count is a local metric with no direct UK equivalent, the monthly exposure offers context for residents: over the course of August, the likelihood of encountering a crime was exceptionally low. The population-scaled perspective further underscores this safety, with the 1.5 per 1,000 rate being 81.5% below the UK average. This contrast is stark, particularly when considering that the UK average includes densely populated urban centres where crime is more concentrated. The drop in crime may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced foot traffic during August holidays, though local factors like community engagement or targeted policing could also play a role. The low numbers suggest a stable environment, though continued monitoring of the increases in burglary and drugs—both rising 100% from July—will be essential to understanding emerging trends.