Silsden Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Silsden, the crime rate in August 2024 translated to a 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 20.7% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure, while modest, reflects a balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 31.6% of all incidents (18 cases), followed by shoplifting (17.5%, 10 cases) and anti-social behaviour (10.5%, 6 cases). The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month—introduces unique challenges, as empty homes and increased transient populations may heighten burglary risks, though such crimes remained relatively low (3.0% of total incidents). The area’s crime profile contrasts with national trends in several key categories: shoplifting is 55% above the UK average, potentially linked to local retail hubs, while anti-social behaviour is 51% below, suggesting effective community policing or social cohesion. Violence and sexual offences, though down from July, remain a concern, with their rate (2.1 per 1,000) 22% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of severe crime compared to other parts of the country. These patterns, shaped by Silsden’s position within Bradford’s built-up areas, highlight a mix of localized vulnerabilities and strengths in crime management.

August 2024 saw a 500% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 6 incidents, a stark contrast to the previous month’s figures. This surge, coupled with a 300% jump in vehicle crime (from 1 to 4) and a 200% rise in drug-related offences (from 1 to 3), highlights sharp shifts in local crime dynamics. These spikes, while not overwhelming, suggest heightened activity in areas prone to transient populations or unregulated spaces. Conversely, violent crime fell by 41.9% (from 31 to 18), a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in public areas during August’s peak holiday period. Shoplifting in Silsden remains 55% above the UK average (1.1 vs 0.7 per 1,000), a discrepancy that could be linked to the area’s retail presence or targeted enforcement efforts. Meanwhile, burglary and other theft crimes dropped by 25%, aligning with broader trends of reduced property crime in the region. These fluctuations, though localized, offer insights into how specific crime categories respond to seasonal and community-specific pressures.

In August 2024, Silsden’s crime rate rose by 5.5% from 6.1 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents compared to July, marking a slight upward trend. This increase is most evident in anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and drug-related incidents, which saw dramatic month-on-month spikes. On a daily basis, Silsden experienced approximately two crimes per day in August, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively stable security environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a statistic that contextualises the risk as minimal but not absent. When compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, Silsden remains 20.7% below, underscoring its position as a safer locale. However, the rise in specific categories like anti-social behaviour (up 500%) and vehicle crime (up 300%) suggests localized pressures that warrant closer attention. These shifts, though modest in scale, could signal emerging patterns tied to seasonal activity or community dynamics. The population context further illustrates that even small increases in crime rate translate to tangible, albeit rare, encounters for residents.