Baildon Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Baildon's November 2025 crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 fell 1.4% below the UK average of 7.3, but the breakdown of crime types reveals unexpected volatility. Violence and sexual offences — the most common category at 51 incidents (44.4% of total) — occurred at 3.2 per 1,000, 25% above the UK average. This rate, though higher nationally, may reflect the area's mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, where concentrated populations and local social dynamics could contribute to such patterns. Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents, 1.2 per 1,000) and other theft (9 incidents, 0.6 per 1,000) also exceeded UK averages. The seasonal context of November — marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours — likely influenced these figures. For instance, the 300% surge in vehicle crime from 2 to 8 incidents may partly explain the higher-than-UK-average rate for this category (0.5 per 1,000). However, shoplifting and criminal damage fell below UK levels, with shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (37% below) and criminal damage at 0.3 per 1,000 (43% below). These divergences suggest that while some crime types align with national trends, others reflect local factors such as retail activity or community initiatives. The overall rate, though slightly below the UK average, highlights the need for targeted approaches to address the specific challenges posed by violent crime and anti-social behaviour.

Vehicle crime in Baildon surged 300% in November 2025, rising from 2 to 8 incidents — the most dramatic increase of any category. This spike, coupled with a 200% rise in shoplifting and a 125% jump in other theft, indicates a shift in crime patterns that may partly reflect seasonal factors like dark evenings and Black Friday shopping. Meanwhile, public order offences fell 37.5% as anti-social behaviour dropped 13.6%, suggesting localized efforts may have had a temporary impact. Violence and sexual offences remain 25% above the UK average, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000 — a figure that underscores the area's persistent challenges in this category. These figures provide a concrete snapshot for residents: a 300% increase in vehicle crime means that a single category now accounts for 7.0 per 1,000, a significant share of the overall rate.

Baildon's crime rate in November 2025 rose 15.1% compared to October's 6.3 per 1,000, reaching 7.2 per 1,000 — a figure 1.4% below the UK average. This translates to approximately 4 crimes reported daily in the built-up area, a local metric that reflects the community's unique context. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that situates the area's experience within its population scale. While the overall rate remains slightly below the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals significant local variances. For instance, the 33% above-average burglary rate contrasts with shoplifting's 37% below UK levels, highlighting divergent patterns in property crime. This balance suggests that while some categories align with national trends, others reflect local factors such as retail dynamics or community-specific vulnerabilities.