Silsden Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 saw Silsden, a built-up area within Bradford, record a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.8% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area’s historical profile as a smaller, densely populated town with limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55.3% of all reported incidents, though this rate remains 3% below the UK average for the same category. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely, each contributing 10.5% to the total, with the latter category slightly above the UK average. The winter season likely played a role in shaping these figures, as reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may have curtailed opportunities for certain crimes, such as vehicle theft and shoplifting. However, the sharp rise in robbery incidents—jumping from zero to one in the month—suggests a potential shift in criminal activity that may require further investigation. Silsden’s crime profile, while generally lower than the UK average, highlights the need for continued monitoring of localized trends, particularly in categories such as robbery and public order offences, which may be influenced by transient populations or seasonal dynamics.

February 2026 marked a stark shift in Silsden's crime profile, with robbery incidents surging by 100% compared to the previous month. This category, which had previously recorded zero incidents, now accounts for 2.6% of total crimes, highlighting a sudden spike in targeted crimes. The decrease in vehicle crime—down 66.7% from 6 to 2 incidents—suggests a potential reduction in opportunistic theft, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during winter. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 60%, from 10 to 4 incidents, a drop that may reflect the impact of colder weather on public gatherings. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 55.3% of all crimes, albeit 3% above the UK average for this category. These figures indicate a combination of localized incidents and broader national trends, with Silsden’s rate for violent crime significantly lower than the UK average despite this specific category’s slight elevation.

Silsden's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 38.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.1 per 1,000. This decline positions Silsden as one of the safer built-up areas within Bradford relative to its historical trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that translates to a relatively low level of exposure for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 231 residents, a monthly aggregate that suggests a manageable burden on community safety. When compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, Silsden's rate remains 32.8% below, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies or environmental factors that may reduce crime opportunities. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a lower risk of experiencing crime than the national average, though localized spikes in specific categories—such as robbery—suggest areas for targeted intervention.