Long Lawford Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Long Lawford's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked deviation underscores the area's distinct crime profile, shaped by its status as a built-up area within Rugby. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents and significantly exceeding the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. This category's prominence may reflect the community's density and the pressures of urban living. Violence and sexual offences followed, contributing 29.7% of total crimes, yet this rate was 41% below the UK average—a contrast that could be attributed to local policing strategies or the area's integration with Rugby's broader infrastructure. Other theft and anti-social behaviour together accounted for 48.6% of crimes, indicating a focus on low-level, community-based incidents. Seasonal factors also played a role: August, a peak holiday month, typically increases burglary risks due to empty homes, yet the area's burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) was 26% below the UK average. This paradox may be explained by the area's proximity to urban centres, where heightened surveillance and community vigilance could mitigate risks. The data further reveals that property crimes (9 incidents) were outnumbered by violent crimes (11), a shift that contrasts with typical urban patterns, suggesting a unique balance between community safety efforts and local demographics.

August 2025 marked a 400% increase in other theft crimes, rising from one to five incidents—a sharp shift that may reflect seasonal changes or increased retail activity. Conversely, other crime incidents fell by 80% (from five to one), suggesting a possible reduction in minor disputes or improved local resolution mechanisms. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, contributing 35.1% of total incidents, and stood 37% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights a local trend that could be linked to the area's built-up nature within Rugby, where higher population density might amplify such incidents. Meanwhile, violent crimes decreased by 8.3%, aligning with a broader UK trend of reduced violence during summer months. The 68% shortfall in shoplifting compared to the UK average (0.2 vs 0.6 per 1,000) suggests that retail security measures or lower foot traffic during August may have mitigated theft risks.

Long Lawford's crime rate in August 2025 rose 12.3% from July's 5.0 per 1,000 to 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day during the month, a figure that aligns with its low overall rate. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents, underscoring the relatively low exposure compared to larger urban areas. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when considering the area's population of 6,660, highlighting the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement in maintaining safety. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that residents face a significantly lower risk of crime than the UK average, with the 30.9% deficit in the overall crime rate (5.6 vs 8.1 per 1,000) indicating a strong deviation from national trends. This contrast suggests that factors specific to Long Lawford's built-up environment within Rugby—such as its proximity to urban infrastructure and limited rural isolation—may contribute to its unique crime profile.