Long Lawford Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a continuation of the downward trend in crime in Long Lawford, a built-up area within Rugby. The overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 59.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a significant achievement that reflects sustained efforts in community policing and local initiatives. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 35% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences at 30% and shoplifting at 10%. These figures suggest a pattern where public order issues and minor crimes dominate, consistent with the characteristics of a small urban centre. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods and the transition to shorter evenings—may have influenced the types of crimes recorded, with anti-social behaviour often linked to increased foot traffic and social gatherings. While the overall rate remains low, the data also reveals a nuanced picture: although violent crimes have decreased, the rise in bicycle theft and possession of weapons indicates potential shifts in criminal activity. These changes may be tied to local factors, such as the presence of schools or changes in policing strategies, though further analysis would be required to confirm these connections. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local measures in maintaining public safety, even as the area navigates seasonal fluctuations in crime patterns.

September 2025 saw a marked reduction in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 46.2% compared to August, with incidents dropping from 13 to 7. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 45.5%, from 11 to 6, reflecting a significant improvement in public safety. Other theft plummeted by 80%, from 5 to 1, a change that may partly explain the overall drop in crime. However, there were notable increases in specific categories: bicycle theft, possession of weapons, and shoplifting each rose by 100% compared to August, though these remain well below UK averages for their respective categories. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type in Long Lawford, was 6% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This contrast between local and national trends highlights the area’s unique crime profile, which is shaped by its built-up urban character and proximity to Rugby’s larger infrastructure.

Long Lawford's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 46.0% drop from 5.6 per 1,000 in August. This decline aligns with a broader trend seen in the area’s monthly statistics, where crime rates have consistently fallen over the past year. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in September, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 333 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s relative safety. When scaled to the local population of 6,660, this means that fewer than two crimes were reported per resident in September. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible measure of the area’s crime risk compared to other regions. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the effectiveness of local policing efforts, which have likely contributed to the sustained reduction in crime over recent months.