Cleckheaton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Cleckheaton's crime profile in January 2026 reveals a persistent imbalance between property and violent crime, with property-related incidents slightly outnumbering violent offences. The area's overall crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents — 33.8% above the UK average — highlights a significant divergence from national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.6% of all incidents (33 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.9%) and shoplifting (12.0%). This mix suggests a combination of local factors, including the built-up area's retail and community dynamics. Seasonal context points to January as a post-holiday period, with reduced retail footfall and shorter days likely influencing crime patterns. While violent crime remains a concern, the stark overrepresentation of property crimes — particularly shoplifting — may reflect the area's economic characteristics and the vulnerability of local businesses to theft. The UK average for shoplifting is 0.6 per 1,000, compared to Cleckheaton's 1.1 per 1,000, a 93% disparity that warrants closer examination. This imbalance could indicate a need for tailored interventions, such as increased surveillance in retail zones or community engagement to address anti-social behaviour. The data also shows that Cleckheaton's rate for violence and sexual offences is 12% above the UK average, though this figure is lower than the dramatic overrepresentation seen in property crime categories. These findings illustrate an area where property crime dominates the crime picture, linked to the town's commuter belt status and the presence of retail hubs. However, the seasonal nature of some offences — such as the drop in public order crimes — suggests that external factors like weather and daylight hours play a role in shaping the local crime profile.

January 2026 saw a dramatic 160% increase in shoplifting, rising from 5 to 13 incidents. This surge aligns with the post-holiday period, where reduced retail footfall may have created opportunities for opportunistic theft. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing by 87.5% to 15 incidents — a figure 40% above the UK average. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7%, dropping from 12 to 4, possibly due to shorter daylight hours curbing outdoor gatherings. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with property crimes accounting for 42.4% of all incidents (46 cases) compared to 30.6% for violence and sexual offences. This divergence may reflect the area's retail presence and community dynamics, though the exact relationship requires further analysis. Cleckheaton's shoplifting rate is 93% above the UK average, underscoring a distinct challenge in this category.

Cleckheaton's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.5 per 1,000. This slight decline suggests a possible stabilization in local crime patterns after a period of fluctuation. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistent rhythm of reported incidents. When scaled to the population of 11,895, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 110 residents — a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents within a compact built-up area. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the month-on-month reduction may indicate that targeted efforts or seasonal factors, such as reduced retail footfall, have contributed to a temporary moderation in crime. The context of a post-holiday period, with shorter days and fewer outdoor activities, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns.