Linthwaite and Slaithwaite Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's relative safety compared to the national picture, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a nuanced story. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.3% of all incidents, with a rate of 2.1 per 1,000—19% below the UK average for this category. This consistency in violent crime may be linked to the built-up area's stable demographics, which tend to correlate with lower levels of conflict compared to more transient populations. However, criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) were 23% above the UK average, a disparity that may be partly explained by the area's proximity to open spaces, which could increase opportunities for such incidents during events like Bonfire Night. Other theft (0.6 per 1,000) was 9% above the UK average, suggesting a localized trend that may be influenced by the area's retail presence or seasonal shopping activity, such as Black Friday. The overall crime rate's decline from October's 6.3 per 1,000 to 5.1 per 1,000 reflects a sustained trend of lower crime relative to the UK average, though the interplay of seasonal factors and local conditions continues to shape the area's crime profile. These patterns highlight how geographic and demographic characteristics can influence crime trends, even as broader national improvements in safety are observed.

November's crime data reveals stark contrasts in monthly trends: shoplifting and possession of weapons both surged by 100% compared to October, while vehicle crime plummeted by 87.5%—a dramatic shift that may reflect the seasonal timing of Bonfire Night, which could have deterred vehicle-related crime through increased community presence or alternative activities. Violent crime (2.1 per 1,000) remains 19% below the UK average for its category, a consistency that may be tied to the built-up area's relatively stable demographics. However, criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) are 23% above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as the proximity of open spaces to residential areas may contribute to this disparity. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a sudden spike in retail-related incidents that may require targeted local measures. The 87.5% drop in vehicle crime, from eight incidents in October to one in November, contrasts sharply with the rise in other categories, highlighting the complexity of month-on-month shifts.

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's November 2024 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 19.9% decrease from October's 6.3 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend relative to the UK average. This rate translates to approximately two crimes reported per day over the 30-day period—a figure that may resonate with residents navigating the area's compact streets and community hubs. On a monthly scale, the 52 recorded crimes equate to one incident for every 197 residents, contextualising the pace of incidents within the built-up area's population of 10,263. This monthly exposure rate contrasts with the UK's 7.6 per 1,000. For instance, while violent crime remains 19% below the UK average for its category, criminal damage and arson exceed national levels by 23%, a disparity that may be linked to the proximity of open spaces to residential zones. These patterns suggest that seasonal factors like Bonfire Night could influence specific crime types, even as overall trends align with broader regional safety improvements.