Long Lawford Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 marked a significant shift in Long Lawford’s crime profile, with a 250% month-on-month increase in the overall crime rate, rising from 0.9 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This built-up area within Rugby, home to 6,660 people, recorded 21 total crimes, a rate that remains 60% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.6% of all incidents, followed by public order offences (23.8%) and anti-social behaviour (14.3%). These figures align with seasonal patterns, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising and associated risks. While the area’s crime rate is substantially lower than the UK average, the sharp rise in violent incidents and public disorder highlights the need for contextual analysis. The relatively low levels of property crime—only one incident—contrast with the UK average, where property offences typically constitute a larger share. This disparity may reflect Long Lawford’s compact, residential character, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity could reduce opportunities for theft. However, the surge in violence and public order offences suggests that factors such as alcohol consumption, transient populations, or local events may have played a role. These findings are consistent with the area’s built-up nature within a larger town, where concentrated populations and limited space can amplify social tensions. The data underscores the importance of addressing specific risk factors, such as alcohol-related incidents or the impact of temporary gatherings, which may be more pronounced during the spring season.

May 2023 saw a dramatic surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from three to ten incidents—a 233.3% increase. This category alone accounted for 47.6% of all crimes reported, far outpacing other types. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, doubling from one to three cases (200% increase), while public order offences jumped from zero to five (100% increase). These shifts suggest a marked change in the crime mix, with violent and disorderly incidents dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences in Long Lawford remain 46% below the UK average rate of 2.8 per 1,000, indicating that while local rates have risen, they still fall well short of national norms. For residents, the spike in public order offences—now 23.8% of total crimes—may signal increased social activity during May’s longer evenings and bank holidays, a seasonal pattern consistent with the area’s built-up nature within Rugby.

Long Lawford’s crime rate in May 2023 rose sharply compared to the previous month, jumping from 0.9 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents—a 250% increase. This shift underscores a notable uptick in reported incidents, though the overall rate remains 60% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area within Rugby. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 317 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively sparse distribution of incidents despite the sharp month-on-month rise. Given Long Lawford’s population of 6,660, this statistic translates to a manageable scale for local authorities, though the sudden increase in specific crime categories warrants scrutiny. The population context further illustrates that even a small number of incidents can represent a significant proportion of the community, emphasizing the need for targeted analysis of the most affected areas.