Cleckheaton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Cleckheaton, the crime rate in May 2024 translates to a 1-in-108 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 10.7% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting a distinct local profile compared to national trends. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (with Cleckheaton’s rate at 4.6 per 1,000). Public order offences also stood out, making up 12.7% of total crimes and 90% above the UK average. These figures suggest a combination of community dynamics and local conditions. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to increased socialising and associated incidents. The area’s built-up nature within Kirklees likely influences patterns, with public spaces and commercial areas driving higher rates of public order and violent crime. Vehicle crime, at 8.2% of total incidents, aligns with the presence of commuter routes and retail centres, though its rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 70% above the UK average. While some categories like criminal damage and arson are slightly below the UK average, the overall trend points to a need for targeted interventions in areas where violent and disorderly conduct are concentrated.

May 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with robbery and theft from the person both doubling from zero to two and one incidents respectively, marking a stark shift in the local crime profile. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect increased foot traffic or changes in policing focus during the month. Conversely, burglary rates fell sharply by 70% compared to April, likely due to seasonal factors or improved security measures in residential areas. Public order offences also rose by 40%, reaching 14 incidents—a rate of 1.2 per 1,000, 90% above the UK average. This increase may be tied to the extended daylight hours and warmer weather, which typically encourage more outdoor activity and social gatherings. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the dominant category, with 55 incidents (50% of total) and a rate of 4.6 per 1,000, 62% above the UK average. This suggests that Cleckheaton’s built-up environment, combined with its proximity to larger urban centres like Leeds, may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Residents should be particularly aware of the surge in public order issues, as these incidents often occur in high-traffic areas and can escalate quickly.

Cleckheaton’s crime rate in May 2024 dropped by 25.2% compared to April, reflecting a significant shift from a previous rate of 12.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly four reported crimes per day in May—a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national averages due to the absence of UK-wide daily data. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 108 residents, a statistic that underscores the relative frequency of incidents within a small population. This rate, however, must be contextualised against Cleckheaton’s built-up nature and its position within Kirklees, which likely influences both crime generation and reporting patterns. The drop from April may be linked to seasonal transitions, with cooler temperatures and shorter evenings in April potentially reducing opportunities for outdoor crimes. However, the persistent above-average rates for violent and public order offences suggest that underlying factors—such as community dynamics or local economic conditions—continue to shape the area’s crime profile. For residents, this means that while the overall rate has decreased, the risk of encountering specific types of crime, particularly violence and disorder, remains higher than the UK average.