Linthwaite and Slaithwaite Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 places it 41.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This built-up area within Kirklees, likely characterised by a mix of residential and retail spaces, recorded 45 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 53.3% of all reported incidents. The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with national trends, where property crimes typically outnumber violent crimes. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and extended darkness may have contributed to the elevated proportion of violent offences, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also featured prominently, though both categories were significantly below national averages. The area's relatively low crime rate suggests a stable community with effective local policing or environmental factors that deter crime, though the high proportion of violent crimes warrants further consideration of local dynamics. November's dark evenings and seasonal events may have influenced patterns, but the absence of a major retail hub or nightlife scene suggests that other factors—such as community cohesion or land use—play a role in maintaining lower rates.

November 2023 saw stark fluctuations in specific crime categories compared to October. Anti-social behaviour surged by 150%, rising from two to five incidents, while drugs-related offences and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to two cases each. This spike in anti-social behaviour and weapons possession contrasts with a 66.7% decline in public order offences, which fell from six to two. The drop in public order crimes may reflect seasonal changes, as the end of the festive shopping period and shorter evenings could reduce incidents linked to crowded spaces. Violent crimes, however, remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 53.3% of all reported crimes. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) was 11% below the UK average, suggesting that while violent crime is a concern locally, it is less severe than the national picture. The absence of shoplifting incidents, which were 64% below the UK average, indicates that retail areas in the area may be either sparse or well-secured. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in anti-social behaviour and weapons-related issues, which could be linked to local factors such as community tensions or transient populations.

In November 2023, Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents represented a 23.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, positions the area as one of the safer parts of the UK, with its crime rate being 41.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the small population of 10,263 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 228 residents—a rate that, when scaled to the UK's larger population, would suggest a similarly low exposure to crime in a comparable area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation than the average UK citizen, with violent crimes being particularly underrepresented compared to national statistics. This contrast is especially notable in categories like anti-social behaviour, which were 52% below the UK average, and other theft, which was 68% below. These figures suggest that the area's demographic profile—possibly a low-density residential community with limited commercial activity—contributes to its lower crime rates. However, the persistence of violent offences, even at a reduced rate, indicates that localised factors such as social dynamics or policing strategies may require further scrutiny.