Birstall Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Birstall recorded 69 crimes across its population of 15,994 residents, translating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 individuals. This figure is 46.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area's relatively low levels of criminal activity. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and burglary, each contributing 11.6% to the total. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 29% of all crimes, suggesting a lower incidence of violent crime in Birstall. The seasonal context of October—marked by the end of British Summer Time, darker evenings, and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. While the overall crime rate remains well below the national average, the presence of certain categories, such as burglary, which is 52% above the UK average, indicates areas where local conditions may differ from the broader trend. The relatively low number of crimes reported in a community of nearly 16,000 residents underscores the effectiveness of local policing and the generally safe environment in Birstall, though the month-on-month increases in specific categories warrant further analysis.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types across Birstall. Vehicle crime rose by 150%, jumping from 2 to 5 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activities or changes in traffic patterns. Theft from the person also doubled, with two incidents reported in October after none in September, suggesting a potential shift in criminal focus during the month. Burglary increased by 33.3%, from 6 to 8, though this remains below the UK average for burglary by 52%. Shoplifting and drug-related crimes both declined, with shoplifting falling by 75% and drugs by 50%, possibly due to targeted policing efforts or changes in community activity. The breakdown of crimes also reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.5% of all incidents, significantly below the UK average for this category by 29%, indicating a lower prevalence of violent crime in Birstall compared to the national picture.

Birstall's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 7.7% increase from the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 2 crimes reported daily, a figure that situates the area within a context of relatively low overall crime compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 232 residents, a monthly exposure that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 15,994, this means that 69 crimes were reported across a community of just under 16,000 people. The rate of increase, though modest, may reflect seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and Halloween, which could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour or vehicle crime. The daily crime figure, while seemingly small, offers residents a tangible sense of the scale of incidents in their immediate environment, particularly in comparison to national averages that are significantly higher.