Silsden Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Silsden’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance contrasts with national trends, particularly in categories where local patterns diverge sharply. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (accounting for 40% of all incidents), occurred at a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 — 12% below the UK average. This suggests a relatively lower incidence of interpersonal violence compared to other parts of the country. The area’s crime profile is dominated by property-related offences, with 27 property crimes (50% of total) and 22 violent crimes (40%). Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) surged to 1.1 per 1,000 — 83% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may partly reflect May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which could contribute to vandalism or arson linked to public gatherings. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences were significantly below UK averages, at 70% and 66% below respectively. These figures align with Silsden’s likely character as a smaller, rural or semi-rural built-up area within Bradford, where commercial activity may be limited compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of May — with bank holidays and extended daylight hours — may also influence crime patterns, though the exact relationship remains speculative without further data.

May 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Silsden’s crime mix, with criminal damage and arson surging by 400% compared to April (from 2 to 10 incidents). This category’s rate of 1.1 per 1,000 — 83% above the UK average — stands out as the most extreme local deviation. Other theft also rose by 50%, reaching 6 incidents (0.7 per 1,000), 32% above the UK average. These increases may reflect heightened outdoor activity during May’s longer evenings. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50% (from 4 to 2), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 33.3%, suggesting a temporary decline in low-level disputes. The violent crime category, while still the largest single category, remained 12% below the UK average. Vehicle crime (3 incidents) was 25% below the UK average, potentially linked to Silsden’s lower population density or fewer vehicles in residential areas. For residents, the 83% spike in criminal damage and arson may be particularly concerning, as it represents a significant outlier compared to national trends. This could indicate a need for targeted local measures, though further analysis would be required to confirm any underlying causes.

Silsden’s crime rate in May 2025 rose by 34.1% compared to April’s 4.7 per 1,000.2% below the UK average. This increase translates to roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period — a figure that may feel more tangible to local residents. On a monthly scale, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents, a rate that places Silsden in a lower-risk bracket compared to many UK areas. However, the 34.1% month-on-month rise suggests a recent uptick in criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as May’s bank holidays and extended evenings. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the surge in criminal damage and arson highlights a localised anomaly that could warrant further scrutiny. The population context — 8,794 residents — means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers can have a noticeable impact on local perceptions of safety. For instance, the 10 incidents of criminal damage and arson in May represent a 500% increase from the previous month’s 2 incidents, a jump that would be proportionally significant for a small community. These figures, when viewed alongside the UK average, illustrate both Silsden’s relative safety and its unique challenges in managing certain types of crime.