Linthwaite and Slaithwaite Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 22.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This continued underperformance relative to national figures reflects the area’s character as a small, largely rural built-up district within Kirklees, where low population density and community-oriented policing likely contribute to sustained safety. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (43.1% of total incidents), followed by vehicle crime (12.3%) and public order offences (9.2%). These patterns align with the area’s limited retail presence and low nightlife activity, which may reduce opportunities for theft from the person or public disorder. However, the seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween festivities, and the clocks going back—may have influenced the rise in vehicle crime and criminal damage, as these factors could encourage more opportunistic behaviour. The relatively low levels of burglary (4.6%) and other theft (4.6%) further support the idea that the area’s rural nature and tight-knit communities deter property-related crime. While the overall rate remains stable, the slight month-on-month increase highlights the need for continued monitoring of local trends, particularly around vehicle security and vandalism.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+166.7%) and criminal damage and arson (+100.0%), while anti-social behaviour fell by 50.0%. These shifts highlight a growing concern around property-related offences, with vehicle crime now accounting for 12.3% of total incidents—70% above the UK average. The rise in criminal damage and arson, though still a small share of overall crime, may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween activities or increased outdoor activity in darker evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped significantly, possibly due to community efforts or reduced public gatherings. Violence and sexual offences, which make up 43.1% of all crimes, remained only 1% above the UK average, suggesting local policing or social dynamics may be keeping violent crime in check despite the overall rate increase. Residents should remain cautious, particularly around vehicle security and property protection.

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite’s crime rate rose by 6.6% in October 2024 compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.9 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with its generally low crime profile compared to the UK average. Monthly exposure shows that, over the course of October, one crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents—a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores the area’s relative safety, even as the month-on-month trend indicates a slight upward movement. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime here is far below national levels, though localised factors may contribute to the recent increase. For residents, this means crime remains a rare occurrence, but vigilance around specific categories—such as vehicle crime and criminal damage—may be warranted.