Silsden Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Silsden’s crime profile in January 2025 reveals a stark imbalance, with violent crimes accounting for 71% of all reported incidents — a trend that diverges from the UK average, where violence and sexual offences constitute 29% of the national total. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, 50.7% below the UK average of 7.1, highlights its position as significantly safer than the national benchmark. However, the dominance of violent crime — 22 incidents compared to just 8 property crimes — raises questions about local factors. The post-holiday period in January, with its shorter days and reduced retail activity, may partly explain the lower volume of shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are both well below UK averages. This contrast is particularly evident in other theft (39% below UK levels) and shoplifting (68% below), suggesting that Silsden’s urban character, coupled with its smaller population, creates a unique crime dynamic. While the absence of significant property crime is consistent with the area’s lower retail density and fewer high-traffic zones, the sharp rise in violent offences may reflect seasonal patterns or unmet demand for services during the winter months.

January 2025 saw a stark rise in violent crimes, surging by 69.2% to 22 incidents — the highest single category by far. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in shoplifting and robbery, contrasts sharply with a 66.7% drop in anti-social behaviour. While violent crime rates align with the UK average (2.5 per 1,000), other theft and vehicle crime are significantly below national figures, at 39% and 51% respectively. The absence of significant property crime, which constitutes only 9.7% of total incidents, further distinguishes Silsden’s profile. For residents, the sharp increase in robbery — from zero to one incident — underscores the need for vigilance in high-risk areas. These shifts highlight a crime mix skewed heavily toward violence, a pattern consistent with the area’s urban character and seasonal factors.

Silsden's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 13.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.1. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of January, marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall, which may partly explain lower outdoor crime activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate compared to the UK average. When scaled to the local population of 8,794, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 284 residents. This statistic underscores the area’s position as significantly safer than the UK average, with crime levels nearly half those of the national figure. The shift in crime mix from December to January also reveals a notable reduction in anti-social behaviour, which dropped by two-thirds, while violent crimes rose sharply. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the influence of seasonal factors on specific offence types.