Silsden Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 saw Silsden maintain a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, 37.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This continued underperformance relative to national levels highlights the area's longstanding safety record, though the month's data revealed unexpected shifts in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 43.2% of total crimes, with 19 incidents reported. This figure was 19% below the UK average for the category, consistent with Silsden's generally low violent crime profile. Vehicle crime, however, surged to eight incidents, a 300% increase from September, and now sits at 0.9 per 1,000—a rate 73% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to October's seasonal context, as shorter evenings and the timing of Halloween could have influenced vehicle-related activity. Meanwhile, burglary and criminal damage and arson both rose slightly, though their rates remained below UK averages. The overall crime picture suggests a balance between persistent low-level issues and occasional spikes in specific categories, likely shaped by Silsden's character as a built-up area within Bradford. With a population of 8,794, the area's low crime rates are reinforced by the fact that only one crime occurred per 200 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies despite the vehicle crime surge.

The most striking change in October 2023 was the 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from two to eight incidents. This jump, though unexplained by the data, contrasts with the 66.7% drop in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, which fell from five to two and three to one respectively. Violent crime, the largest category at 19 incidents, remained 19% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. However, vehicle crime's rate of 0.9 per 1,000 was 73% higher than the UK average, indicating a localised issue that may relate to increased vehicle movement during October's darker evenings or seasonal events. The 20.0% monthly decline in overall crime, coupled with the sharp rise in vehicle crime, suggests a combination of different factors. Residents might find the 66.7% drop in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it aligns with the month's seasonal context of reduced foot traffic during darker evenings.

Silsden's October 2023 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 20.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.3 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's historically low crime profile. When scaled to the local population of 8,794, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 200 residents over the course of the month—a rate significantly lower than the UK average. The shift from September to October also saw a notable reallocation of crime types, with property crimes declining as violent offences remained relatively stable. This contrast may partly explain the overall reduction, though seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the conclusion of the Halloween period could have influenced reporting patterns. The consistency of Silsden's crime profile compared to national averages underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining community safety, despite the sharp rise in vehicle crime.