Silsden Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 8,794 residents, Silsden recorded 66 crimes in September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 people. This figure places Silsden 2.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a marginally safer performance compared to the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (36.4% of all reported incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.7%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of September, a month marked by the return to school and university freshers' week, which may partly explain heightened activity in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences, though slightly above the UK average for this category, remained a dominant concern, reflecting the area’s character as a small built-up zone with a mix of residential and commercial activity. Anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply in September, could be linked to increased foot traffic in local amenities and the social dynamics of a new academic term. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime saw notable declines, influenced by the transition to darker evenings and reduced retail hours during the month. The data suggests a combination of seasonal rhythms and local demographics, with the area’s compact nature amplifying the visibility of both crime and community responses.

September 2024 saw sharp month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (up 116.7%, from 6 to 13 incidents), theft from the person (up 100%, from 0 to 1), and bicycle theft (up 100%, from 0 to 1). These spikes contrast with declines in vehicle crime (down 75%, from 4 to 1) and shoplifting (down 50%, from 10 to 5). The crime mix shifted with violent crimes accounting for 36.4% of all incidents—slightly above the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000, 3% above). Anti-social behaviour, at 1.5 per 1,000, was 28% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge in managing public order. Conversely, shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) was 12% below the UK average, and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) was 78% below, suggesting that Silsden’s lower traffic density and compact layout may deter certain types of crime. For residents, the 116.7% increase in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point that underscores the need for targeted community engagement during peak social periods like freshers’ week.

Silsden’s crime rate in September 2024 (7.5 per 1,000) marked a 15.9% increase from August’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. This rise translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day across the area, a figure that, while modest, highlights the frequency of incidents in a small built-up community. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 133 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average in several categories, remains a tangible concern for local households. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Silsden’s crime profile, though marginally safer than the UK average overall, exhibits stark contrasts in specific categories. For instance, anti-social behaviour’s 28% above UK average and violence and sexual offences’ 3% above UK average suggest vulnerabilities in public order management. Conversely, vehicle crime’s 78% below UK average illustrates the protective effect of Silsden’s lower traffic density. These comparisons underscore the importance of tailored policing strategies that address localised challenges while leveraging the area’s strengths in crime prevention.