Silsden Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Silsden's crime profile in March 2024, accounting for 28.8% of all reported incidents, making them the most prevalent category. The area's overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places it 13% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a difference that highlights Silsden's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. While property crimes (26 incidents) and violent crimes (17 incidents) formed the bulk of reported activity, the breakdown reveals significant disparities across categories. For instance, vehicle crime in Silsden was 91% above the UK average, likely reflecting the area's built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in vehicle security. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour was 57% below the UK average, possibly indicating effective community engagement or policing efforts. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as March's transition to spring—marked by longer evenings and changing routines—could influence patterns of criminal activity. The data also shows a marked increase in shoplifting and burglary, which may be linked to heightened foot traffic or economic pressures during this time of year. These trends, while concerning in some areas, underscore the importance of targeted interventions to address specific vulnerabilities while maintaining the overall safety improvements observed in Silsden compared to national averages.

March 2024 saw dramatic increases in public order offences, burglary, and shoplifting, each rising by 500-600% compared to February. This surge, particularly in shoplifting and burglary, may be linked to the transition to spring, as longer evenings and changing routines could influence criminal activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased slightly by 5.6%, a small but notable shift that contrasts with the overall upward trend in other categories. Vehicle crime in Silsden remains 91% above the UK average, a stark outlier that could be attributed to the area's built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in vehicle security. The breakdown also shows anti-social behaviour at 57% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused initiatives or local policing strategies may be yielding positive results. These fluctuations underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local conditions in shaping crime patterns.

Silsden's crime rate in March 2024 rose sharply compared to February, jumping from 3.3 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents—a 103.3% increase. This shift suggests a marked uptick in local activity, though the daily crime count remains relatively low at approximately 2 incidents per day. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 149 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the population of 8,794. While the overall rate is 13% below the UK average, specific categories like vehicle crime (91% above UK average) and burglary (119% above UK average) highlight areas where Silsden diverges significantly from national trends. These disparities may reflect local factors such as the built-up area's proximity to transport routes or retail hubs, which could contribute to higher vehicle-related offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is manageable, certain categories demand closer scrutiny due to their disproportionate impact relative to national benchmarks.