Long Lawford Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 marked a notable shift in Long Lawford’s crime profile, with a 17.6% increase in the overall crime rate to 3.0 per 1,000 residents—still 62.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This low rate, despite the rise in certain categories, underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national context. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category, accounting for 35% of all reported crimes (7 incidents).1 per 1,000 was 59% below the UK average. Other theft (4 incidents, 20% of total) and public order offences (3 incidents, 15% of total) followed, with the latter’s rate 15% below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns: the return to darker evenings after the clocks went back in October, combined with Halloween activities, may have influenced the timing and nature of incidents. For instance, the surge in other theft could be linked to increased foot traffic in local areas during festive events. However, the sharp rise in burglary—now at 0.5 per 1,000 (47% above the UK average)—presents a new concern for residents, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in property security that warrant further scrutiny. While the area’s low crime rate overall is a positive indicator, the month-on-month increases in specific categories highlight the need for targeted awareness, particularly around property crime prevention.

October 2023 saw sharp month-on-month increases in three crime categories: other theft, drugs, and burglary, each doubling from September’s figures. Other theft, the second most common crime type, rose from zero to four incidents—a 100% increase. This surge may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (14 incidents) now slightly outnumbering violent crimes (7 incidents) for the first time this year. While violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category (7 incidents, 35% of total), their rate of 1.1 per 1,000 was 59% below the UK average. Conversely, burglary—now at 0.5 per 1,000—was 47% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Residents should be particularly aware of this anomaly, as it contrasts sharply with the area’s overall low crime profile. The decrease in anti-social behaviour (from 2 to 1 incidents) was the only notable decline, though this may reflect seasonal factors rather than a sustained trend.

Long Lawford's crime rate in October 2023 rose 17.6% compared to September, moving from 2.6 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns that residents should note. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 31 days—roughly 1 crime per day—though this figure is specific to Long Lawford and not directly comparable to UK-wide daily averages. When scaled to the local population of 6,660, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 333 residents over the course of October. This statistic contextualises the rate in human terms, showing that while the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, the rise in certain categories demands closer attention. The population context also highlights the low volume of incidents relative to the area’s size, suggesting that localised factors—such as seasonal transitions or specific community dynamics—are more influential than broader national trends.