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

December 2025 presented a complex picture for Clayton-le-Moors, with an overall crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 — 14.3% above the UK average. This rate, while showing an 11.3% decrease from November, remains a cause for concern given the area’s small population and the sharp spikes in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38% of all crimes, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000, 17% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 22.8% of total crimes, reaching 1.8 per 1,000 — 94% above the national rate. These figures align with seasonal patterns, as December’s dark evenings, empty homes during holidays, and heightened retail activity likely contribute to increased incidents. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, with 0.9 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 0.4 per 1,000, possibly linked to increased car usage during the festive season and the presence of commercial zones. The dominance of property-related crimes, particularly burglary and other crime, which surged by 400% from November, suggests vulnerabilities in residential security or unattended premises. While the overall rate declined slightly from November, the persistent elevation above UK averages indicates systemic issues that require sustained attention. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, especially in areas with high foot traffic or during late hours, as these are likely hotspots for anti-social behaviour and property crimes.

December 2025 marked sharp increases in burglary (+400%), other crime (+400%), and robbery (+100%), all of which exceeded UK averages by over 70%. These spikes contrast with decreases in criminal damage and arson (-88.9%) and other theft (-40%). The breakdown reveals violence and sexual offences at 3.0 per 1,000, 17% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour surged to 1.8 per 1,000 — 94% above the national rate. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, reaching 0.9 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 0.4 per 1,000. Residents should be vigilant, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or during late-night hours, as these categories show consistent elevation. The data also indicates an 18.9% reduction in violence and sexual offences from November, likely reflecting seasonal shifts as Christmas shopping peaks and nightlife activity wanes.

Clayton-le-Moors' crime rate in December 2025 fell to 8.0 per 1,000 from 9.0 per 1,000 in November, an 11.3% decrease. This reduction contrasts with the area’s 14.3% above UK average rate, highlighting persistent challenges despite short-term improvements. Locally, 3 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that translates to one crime for every 126 residents over the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 9,919. While the drop from November suggests some seasonal moderation, the overall rate remains higher than the UK norm. Residents should note that this monthly aggregate does not reflect daily fluctuations, which may be influenced by specific events or patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even a modest number of incidents can create a significant impact on community safety when distributed across a tightly knit area.