Long Lawford Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Long Lawford's crime profile in September 2023 demonstrates a marked divergence from national trends, with a total crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents—67.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure reflects a consistent pattern of lower-than-average criminal activity across the built-up area within Rugby, a town characterised by its compact residential and commercial mix. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.2% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (11.8%) and public order offences (11.8%). These figures align with the seasonal context of September, a transitional period marked by the return of students to local educational institutions and the onset of darker evenings, which may contribute to increased tensions in public spaces. Property crimes constituted only 23.5% of the total, a stark contrast to the UK average where property-related offences typically dominate. The area’s lower rates of vehicle crime (5.9% of total) and shoplifting (5.9%) suggest a combination of effective local policing and community engagement, though the seasonal shift may have influenced patterns of violent crime. The data also highlights a 60% deficit in violence rates compared to the UK average, with 1.1 per 1,000 residents in Long Lawford versus 2.7 nationally. This suggests that while the area is not immune to violent incidents, its overall environment—shaped by its integration within Rugby’s broader infrastructure—may mitigate some risk factors associated with higher urban centres.

September 2023 saw notable increases in three specific crime categories: criminal damage and arson (+100%), public order offences (+100%), and anti-social behaviour (+100%) compared to August. These spikes, though modest in absolute terms (2 incidents each), may reflect the seasonal dynamics of September, when the return of students and the transition from summer to autumn could strain local resources and amplify disputes in public areas. The crime mix also reveals a striking disparity: violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) outnumbered property crimes (4) by nearly 2:1, a reversal of the UK average where property crime typically accounts for a larger share. This imbalance may be attributable to Long Lawford’s built-up character, where community interactions and public spaces are more densely concentrated. Conversely, several categories remain significantly below national averages: anti-social behaviour is 78% lower than the UK rate, and public order offences are 52% below. These figures suggest that local initiatives—whether informal community oversight or targeted policing—may be effectively addressing certain types of disorder. Residents may find the daily crime context particularly relevant: with 17 crimes reported over 30 days, the area experiences roughly one incident per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance during periods of heightened activity.

The crime rate in Long Lawford for September 2023 (2.6 per 1,000 residents) represents a 70% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000. This upward shift, though still well below the UK average, highlights the volatility of crime patterns in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 392 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the lower quartile of UK localities. This statistic, when contextualised with the area’s population of 6,660, illustrates the relatively low frequency of criminal incidents experienced by residents on a day-to-day basis. The daily crime count—roughly one incident per day—provides a tangible measure for residents to assess risk, though it also underscores the limited scale of criminal activity in this part of Rugby. Comparing this to the previous month’s figure reveals a 70% increase, which may be partly explained by the seasonal transition of September, when increased foot traffic in retail and educational zones could contribute to a temporary uptick in incidents. However, the overall rate remains 67.5% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s status as a low-crime environment within a broader national context. This comparison suggests that while local factors—such as the timing of term starts or community events—can influence month-to-month fluctuations, the underlying crime profile of Long Lawford remains distinctively lower than that of many other UK areas.