Clayton-le-Moors Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 marked a 12.7% decline in Clayton-le-Moors' overall crime rate compared to March, bringing the total to 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents — 26% above the UK average of 7.7. This discrepancy highlights the area's distinct profile, where anti-social behaviour (34 incidents, 35.4% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (30 incidents, 31.3%) dominate the crime profile. These figures are higher than UK averages, with anti-social behaviour alone 156% above the national benchmark. The seasonal context of April — Easter celebrations, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity — may partly explain the prominence of these categories, as public spaces see heightened use. However, the significant drop in burglary (from seven to two incidents) and the 80% above UK average for other theft suggest a combination of local factors. While the overall rate remains elevated, the month-on-month reduction indicates a potential stabilization in crime patterns. The area's crime profile, shaped by its semi-rural character and proximity to urban centres, appears to be influenced by transient events and community-specific pressures. The rise in criminal damage and arson (nine incidents) and other theft (nine incidents) may reflect seasonal vandalism or opportunistic activity tied to Easter events, though further analysis is required to confirm these hypotheses. The persistence of anti-social behaviour, despite the overall decline, underscores the need for targeted interventions in public spaces.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson surging by 125% to nine incidents, marking the largest increase in the month. This rise, coupled with a 125% jump in other theft, may reflect seasonal disruptions or heightened activity during the Easter period. Conversely, burglary dropped by 71.4% compared to March, a decline that could signal improved community safety initiatives or a reduction in targeted property crimes. Violence and sexual offences fell by 41.2% to 30 incidents, a decrease that contrasts with the overall area's 26% above UK average. Anti-social behaviour remains a persistent concern, with 34 incidents (35.4% of total crimes) — 156% above the UK average — suggesting a need for focused interventions. Residents may find the 85% below UK average for shoplifting (just one incident) a notable contrast to other categories, indicating a possible shift in criminal focus away from retail areas.

Clayton-le-Moors' crime rate in April 2025 (9.7 per 1,000 residents) represents a 12.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.1 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, though seasonal factors like Easter and spring weather may have influenced the change. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately three reported crimes per day, a figure that offers residents a tangible sense of local risk. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 103 residents, highlighting the area's relatively low exposure compared to larger urban centres. With a population of nearly 10,000, the monthly rate underscores the impact of individual incidents on the community. The reduction in burglary, which fell by 71.4% compared to March, may reflect improved local security measures or seasonal changes in property crime patterns. However, the absence of a UK-wide daily crime comparison means the local context must be interpreted independently.