Silsden Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Silsden’s crime profile in May 2024 reveals a combination of trends that diverge from the UK average. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents—33.3% below the national average of 8.4—positions it as a relatively low-crime locale. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (17 incidents, 34.7% of total), remain 33% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors may temper violent crime even during May’s extended evenings and social events. Anti-social behaviour (7 cases, 14.3%) and criminal damage (6 cases, 12.2%) also fall significantly below national benchmarks, potentially reflecting the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community structure. However, the stark anomaly lies in 'Other crime,' which rose to 4 incidents—a 194% jump above the UK average. This category’s surge, though unclassified in detail, highlights a gap in understanding local vulnerabilities. Seasonal factors, including May’s bank holidays and prolonged daylight, likely contribute to increased outdoor socialising, which may partly explain the rise in public order offences (up 150%) and the continued prevalence of anti-social behaviour. While the overall picture is reassuring compared to national trends, the 'Other crime' outlier underscores the need for targeted data collection to address emerging issues without overgeneralising the area’s broader safety profile.

May 2024 saw a 300% surge in 'Other crime'—from 1 to 4 incidents—marking the most significant monthly jump in this category. This spike, though unclassified in detail, contrasts sharply with the 10.5% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 19 to 17 cases. The shift in crime mix also reveals a 150% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 5, a trend that may reflect heightened social activity during May’s longer evenings and bank holidays. Meanwhile, burglary incidents doubled (1 to 2), though this remains 35% below the UK average. These fluctuations, coupled with 'Other crime's outlier status, suggest that while some categories are trending downward, others are amplifying local challenges that differ from national patterns. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the need for vigilance in areas where 'Other crime' typically occurs, though exact locations remain unspecified in the data.

Silsden's crime rate in May 2024 (5.6 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 22.4% increase compared to April's 4.6 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar areas during late spring. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 8,794, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 179 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals nuanced differences. For instance, 'Other crime'—a category encompassing non-standard offences—surpassed the UK average by 194%, highlighting a unique local trend that merits further exploration. These figures, when viewed alongside the area’s demographic profile, suggest that targeted community engagement initiatives may help address specific vulnerabilities without overgeneralising the broader crime picture.