Silsden Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Silsden’s December 2025 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents places it 14.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a position that reflects the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 54.7% of all reported incidents, a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 that is 28% above the UK average for this category. This concentration of violent crime may be influenced by the area’s seasonal dynamics—December’s dark evenings and increased social gatherings could contribute to higher incidents of assault and sexual offences. The built-up nature of Silsden, as part of the Bradford conurbation, likely amplifies exposure to crimes tied to urban environments, such as vehicle-related offences. Other theft and vehicle crime both rose sharply by 300% compared to November, reflecting the surge in retail activity and the movement of goods during the Christmas period. However, shoplifting saw a significant drop of 75%, which may be attributed to enhanced security measures in local stores and the deployment of additional staff during the holiday season. This contrast between rising and falling crime types illustrates the combination of local factors and seasonal patterns. Possession of weapons, at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, is 329% above the UK average, a figure that stands out as an anomaly and may indicate localized pressures that require further investigation. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, highlights the need for continued vigilance in addressing specific vulnerabilities, such as violent crime and weapon-related incidents, which remain high in the area. The compact population of 8,794 residents means that even small changes in crime rates can have a measurable impact on the community, underscoring the importance of targeted interventions and community engagement to address these challenges effectively.

December saw stark shifts in specific crime categories, with other theft and vehicle crime both surging by 300% compared to November. This jump—from one to four incidents each—suggests a potential seasonal spike linked to increased retail activity or holiday-related disruptions. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 75% (from four to one), possibly due to heightened security measures during the Christmas shopping peak. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, remain 28% above the UK average at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s particular challenges in this category. Possession of weapons, at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, is 329% above the UK average, a striking anomaly that may reflect localized factors such as community tensions or enforcement patterns. These variations highlight the need for targeted interventions in specific areas of Silsden’s crime profile. For residents, the 300% increase in vehicle crime is a concrete data point that could inform decisions about parking and vehicle security during the festive period.

Silsden’s crime rate in December 2025 rose by 20.6% compared to November, moving from 5.0 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though modest, underscores the area’s sensitivity to seasonal dynamics. On a daily basis, the built-up area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a community where local interactions and proximity to retail hubs likely amplify exposure to certain crime types. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to population size. With a population of 8,794, the impact of these figures is distributed across a relatively compact community, where individual incidents can have a more visible effect on local life. The built-up nature of Silsden, situated within the larger Bradford area, may also contribute to higher visibility of certain crimes, such as vehicle-related offences, which are often linked to traffic density and the presence of commercial zones. This context suggests that localised factors, including the timing of holiday retail activity, may play a role in shaping crime patterns during December.