Silsden Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2023, Silsden's crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 40.7% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national statistics that highlight Silsden's relative safety. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31% of all incidents, though this rate was 43% below the UK average for the same category. Shoplifting (14.3%) and vehicle crime (11.9%) followed, with the latter showing a 22% above-average rate nationally. This mix of crime types reflects Silsden's character as a small built-up area within Bradford, where local factors like retail activity and seasonal tourism may influence patterns. August, a peak holiday month, could have affected burglary risks through empty homes, though burglary rates in Silsden were 12% below the UK average. The lower overall rate compared to national figures may also stem from Silsden's smaller population and lower levels of urbanisation, which could reduce opportunities for certain crimes. However, the surge in vehicle crime and other crime categories suggests emerging challenges that local authorities may need to address. These figures, when contextualised per capita, indicate that a resident in Silsden is far less likely to experience crime than someone in the UK average, though specific categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime remain areas for targeted attention.

August 2023 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+400%) and shoplifting (+200%) compared to July, a trend that may be linked to summer activities or increased foot traffic in local retail areas. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 60%, potentially reflecting reduced incidents during holiday periods or improved community engagement. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (31% of total crimes), decreased by 51.9% from July, a reduction that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which remains 43% below national levels. Other crime, which surged by 100% to four incidents, highlights an emerging concern, as this category's rate in Silsden is 285% above the UK average. These shifts illustrate a combination of local conditions and broader trends, with some categories aligning with national patterns while others diverge sharply.

Silsden's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.6. This decline suggests a short-term reduction in criminal activity, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that may seem low but reflects the small population of 8,794. Over the course of the month, this translated to one crime for roughly every 209 residents, illustrating a manageable level of exposure compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises these figures: for every 1,000 residents, Silsden's rate is 40.7% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relative safety. This contrast with national statistics underscores the effectiveness of local policing or the influence of Silsden's specific demographic and geographic characteristics, which may contribute to lower crime rates despite seasonal factors like increased tourism.