Long Lawford Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 saw a significant surge in violent crimes in Long Lawford, a built-up area within Rugby, with reports of violence and sexual offences rising by 125% compared to the previous month. This increase, coupled with a doubling of shoplifting and criminal damage cases, marks a concerning trend that residents should be aware of. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 63% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Despite this, the data highlights a shift in crime patterns, with violent offences accounting for 45% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 15%. This contrast to the typically low levels of property crime—only 4 cases in total—suggests a growing focus on personal safety and public order. Seasonal factors may partly explain these trends; as October brings shorter days and the approach of Halloween, increased darkness and seasonal events could contribute to heightened incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with most crime types, including shoplifting and public order offences, occurring at rates 60-70% below national levels. The relatively low number of property crimes may reflect the area's compact, residential character, which likely limits opportunities for burglary and vehicle-related crime. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in the evenings, and to utilise local community resources for safety updates.

The most alarming development in October 2024 was the 125% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from four to nine cases. This spike occurred despite a general decline in other categories, such as a 25% reduction in anti-social behaviour and a 50% drop in public order offences. The month also saw the emergence of shoplifting and criminal damage as new concerns, with both crimes doubling from zero to one incident each. These increases contrast sharply with the UK average for shoplifting, which remains at 0.7 per 1,000, suggesting that localised factors may be at play. The rate of violence in Long Lawford (1.4 per 1,000) is 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, indicating that while the area faces challenges, it is not affected by violent crime on a national scale. Residents should be particularly cautious during Halloween and other evening events, as darker conditions may contribute to the rise in violent incidents. The data also reveals an unusual spike in possession of weapons, with the rate at 0.2 per 1,000—186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This figure, though small, warrants attention and may signal a need for increased community engagement or police presence in areas where such incidents are reported.

Long Lawford's crime rate in October 2024 (3.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 66.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.8 per 1,000. This rise, while significant, still leaves the area far below the UK average, with crime levels 63% lower than the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 333 residents, a statistic that, when contextualised with the area's population of 6,660, underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable given the area's proximity to Rugby, a town with higher overall crime rates, suggesting that Long Lawford's built-up character and residential focus may act as a buffer against more severe criminal activity. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the rise in violent crimes, the absolute number of incidents remains minimal—20 total crimes across 6,660 residents. This context is crucial for residents, as it highlights that while specific categories like violence have increased, the overall risk of encountering crime remains low, and the area continues to be significantly safer than the UK average.