Gomersal and Birkenshaw Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

September 2024 marked an unexpected surge in 'Other crime' in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, a built-up area within Kirklees, while overall crime remained 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 residents. The area’s crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 was driven primarily by violence and sexual offences (35 incidents, 40.7% of total crimes), followed by shoplifting (13 incidents) and public order offences (8). This profile contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school activity and the transition to shorter evenings—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased foot traffic potentially contributing to higher shoplifting rates. However, the sharp rise in 'Other crime' defies easy explanation, as this category is typically low in the area. The data highlights a combination of local demographics and external factors, such as the presence of educational institutions and the area’s role as a commuter hub. While the overall crime rate is encouraging, the sudden increase in unclassified offences warrants further scrutiny to identify underlying causes.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 150% increase in 'Other crime,' rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified offences, may reflect underreported or newly emerging issues requiring further investigation. Concurrently, 'Theft from the person' doubled from 0 to 2, a sharp rise that contrasts with the overall downward trend in crime. Conversely, burglary fell by 85.7%, dropping from 7 to 1, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as the end of summer holidays and reduced foot traffic in residential areas. The area’s violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) remains 16% below the UK average, consistent with its relatively low overall crime rate. This disparity may be attributed to the area’s character as a mixed-use built-up zone with fewer high-risk nightlife venues compared to larger urban centres.

The crime rate in September 2024 (5.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 35.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.3 per 1,000. This decline suggests a sustained period of reduced crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, a built-up area within Kirklees. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day in September—a figure that, while modest, reflects local rhythms such as school terms and seasonal transitions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 186 residents, a measure that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population of 15,986. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for this metric. The drop in crime may be influenced by factors such as increased community engagement during the back-to-school period or targeted policing efforts in high-traffic areas like local shops and public spaces.