Crime in Ravenshead: statistics, rates and trends

146 crimes were recorded in Ravenshead in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 48 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ravenshead has the 1,404th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ravenshead was highest in the year to July 2018 (251 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (146). Over the whole period it fell 42%, 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 Ravenshead 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. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ravenshead

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ravenshead recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ravenshead

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ravenshead recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ravenshead

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ravenshead recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ravenshead

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ravenshead recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ravenshead

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ravenshead recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ravenshead

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ravenshead recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ravenshead

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ravenshead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ravenshead

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ravenshead recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ravenshead

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ravenshead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ravenshead

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ravenshead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ravenshead

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ravenshead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Ravenshead

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ravenshead recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

1 areas within Ravenshead, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Newstead Abbey had the highest rate (108.2 per 1,000) and Newstead Abbey the lowest (108.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Ravenshead over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ravenshead 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.

Ravenshead has an estimated population of 5,842. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ravenshead sits in decile 9.7, less 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 Ravenshead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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