Linthwaite and Slaithwaite Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's crime profile in April 2023 reveals a combination of local factors and national trends. The area's overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 18.7% below the UK average, positions it as one of the safer built-up areas in the region. However, this figure masks significant variations across crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.3% of all incidents, making them the most prevalent category, followed by public order (15.9%) and shoplifting (11.1%). These figures align with the area's character as a mixed-use neighbourhood with a blend of residential and commercial spaces, which may contribute to the high proportion of public order offences. The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter and springtime activity, likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor engagement potentially reducing property crime while amplifying disputes in public spaces. The rate of public order offences—1.0 per 1,000—was 56% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's compact urban layout and the challenges of managing public spaces in a tightly knit community. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates (0.7 per 1,000) were 46% above the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to the presence of small retail outlets and the transient nature of some local foot traffic. These findings underscore the importance of tailored approaches to community safety, balancing the need to address specific hotspots while maintaining the overall low crime environment.

April 2023 saw a sharp 100% increase in drugs-related offences and theft from the person, both rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though statistically small, may reflect heightened Easter-related activity or shifts in local patterns. Shoplifting rose by 16.7% (6 to 7 incidents), a modest but consistent increase that contrasts with the 83.3% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from six to one incident. This divergence suggests a shift in criminal focus from outdoor to indoor spaces, possibly linked to seasonal changes in foot traffic. Public order offences, at 10 incidents (1.0 per 1,000), were 56% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 78% reduction in vehicle crime. For residents, the daily crime count of two incidents remains a tangible benchmark for local safety, though the overall rate remains lower than the national average.

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's crime rate in April 2023 fell to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 26.7% decrease from the previous month's 8.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in similar built-up areas during spring, when increased daylight and community activity may temporarily lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in April, a figure that, while modest, reflects the fluctuating nature of local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the average for similar-sized communities in the UK. This statistic suggests that residents face a relatively low risk of experiencing crime, though the distribution across crime types remains uneven. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate is low, specific categories such as public order and shoplifting remain high compared to the UK average, indicating areas for targeted attention.