Silsden Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Silsden's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000, significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000 (38.8% lower). This figure places the built-up area within Bradford among the safer regions in the country, though the crime profile reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.8% of total crimes (19 incidents), a rate of 2.2 per 1,000, which is 6% below the UK average for this category. Public order offences, at 0.5 per 1,000, made up 11.1% of all reported crimes and were 14% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in managing local disturbances. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued levels of property crime, which accounted for only 25% of incidents (9 cases). Shoplifting, in particular, was 68% below the UK average, a statistic consistent with Silsden's limited retail infrastructure compared to larger urban centres. These trends highlight the interplay between geographic factors and seasonal rhythms, with the area's character as a smaller built-up community shaping its crime profile. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the absence of major retail or tourist hubs, reinforces the notion that Silsden's crime dynamics are distinct from more densely populated or economically active regions.

February 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with other crime, drugs, and criminal damage and arson each rising by 100% compared to January. This sharp increase in non-violent, property-related offences contrasts with a 13.6% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 22 to 19 incidents. The reduction in violent crime may be partly explained by the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity. Shoplifting rates in Silsden were 68% below the UK average at 0.2 per 1,000, a figure that could reflect the area's limited retail presence compared to larger urban centres. Meanwhile, public order offences remained 14% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent challenge in managing local disturbances despite the overall drop in crime. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal trends and local dynamics.

Silsden's crime rate in February 2025 rose 15.9% from the previous month's 3.5 per 1,000 to 4.1 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns amid seasonal transitions. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day in February, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 244 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 8,794 people. This monthly exposure figure highlights the broader demographic context: in a built-up area within Bradford, where population density and local infrastructure may influence crime visibility, the numbers suggest a stable environment with limited spikes in activity. The increase from the previous month could be linked to factors such as the end of winter holidays or changes in local events.