Crime in Ravensthorpe: statistics, rates and trends

2,192 crimes were recorded in Ravensthorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 180.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,003 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ravensthorpe has the 263rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ravensthorpe was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,192 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,726). Over the whole period it rose 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ravensthorpe over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in burglary (+67%) and drugs (+61%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-19%) and public order (-10%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ravensthorpe

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ravensthorpe recorded 1,003 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (82.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ravensthorpe

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ravensthorpe recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ravensthorpe

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ravensthorpe recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ravensthorpe

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ravensthorpe recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ravensthorpe

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ravensthorpe recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ravensthorpe

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ravensthorpe recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ravensthorpe

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ravensthorpe recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ravensthorpe

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ravensthorpe recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ravensthorpe

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ravensthorpe recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ravensthorpe

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ravensthorpe recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ravensthorpe

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ravensthorpe recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Ravensthorpe

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ravensthorpe recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Ravensthorpe

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ravensthorpe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Ravensthorpe

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ravensthorpe recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ravensthorpe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ravensthorpe.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ravensthorpe over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ravensthorpe over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Ravensthorpe has an estimated population of 12,145. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ravensthorpe sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ravensthorpe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.