Elland Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Elland during November 2023 reveals a combination of violent and property-related offences, with violent crimes accounting for 43.8% of all reported incidents—far exceeding their share in the UK average. This dominance of violence and sexual offences, at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, is 27% above the UK rate of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a localised concentration of such incidents that may be influenced by the town’s social dynamics or geographic factors. Property crimes, though slightly lower in proportion (29.5%), still represent a significant portion of the total, with burglary and vehicle crime contributing to the mix. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and the early shopping rush of Black Friday—may have played a role in shaping these patterns. For instance, the 57.1% increase in criminal damage and arson could align with the heightened activity around Bonfire Night, while the sharp rise in drug-related incidents might be linked to the post-Christmas shopping period, though November’s timing complicates this hypothesis. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of shoplifting (64% below the UK average) and public order offences (6% below) indicate that Elland’s retail and public spaces may be managed in ways that mitigate these specific risks. The overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000, just 1.3% below the UK average, suggests that while Elland is slightly safer than the national picture, its unique crime profile—driven by violent incidents—demands targeted strategies to address underlying factors such as community cohesion, policing priorities, or socioeconomic conditions.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drugs and robbery both increased by 100%, marking a stark rise from zero incidents in the previous month to two each, a shift that may reflect seasonal or localized pressures. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour and other crime decreased by 58.8% and 42.9%, respectively, suggesting a potential reduction in community tensions or effective local interventions. The balance of crime types also reveals a notable divergence from the UK average: violence and sexual offences, at 3.3 per 1,000, were 27% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour was 52% below. This contrast underscores the unique character of Elland’s crime profile, where violent crime remains a focal concern despite overall lower rates. For residents, the sharp increase in drug-related incidents—though still low in absolute terms—may warrant heightened awareness, particularly in areas associated with Bonfire Night or Black Friday events.

Elland's crime rate in November 2023 (7.4 per 1,000) marks a 9.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime was reported for every 135 residents over the course of November, underscoring the proportion of the population affected by crime. This rate, while slightly below the UK average, highlights the importance of localized factors influencing crime patterns. The population context—Elland’s 15,100 residents—further illustrates how crime is distributed across a relatively compact built-up area, with the monthly figure offering a snapshot of community-wide risk. These statistics, when viewed alongside the broader demographic and geographic context of Calderdale, suggest that while the overall trend is downward, specific areas or activities may still require targeted attention.