Linthwaite and Slaithwaite Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite’s crime profile in December 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent offences, which accounted for 38.6% of all reported crimes. This contrasts with a UK average where violent crimes make up 18% of the total, suggesting a unique dynamic in this built-up area within Kirklees. The area’s crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents—20% below the UK average—reflects a combination of factors, including its compact layout and seasonal influences. The high proportion of violence and sexual offences may be partially explained by the area’s social fabric during the holiday season, when increased gatherings and darker evenings could contribute to heightened tensions. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also feature prominently, with the latter exceeding the UK average by 36%. This imbalance between violent and property-related crimes may indicate a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disturbances play a more significant role than economic or property-focused crimes. Seasonal factors, such as the Christmas shopping peak and extended evening darkness, likely amplify these trends. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime—43% and 46% below the UK average, respectively—could be attributed to the area’s smaller size and tighter-knit community, which may deter opportunistic crimes. However, the spike in 'other crime' to 400% above the UK average raises questions about underreported or niche categories of incidents that warrant further examination.

December 2025 marked a notable shift in crime patterns, with robbery and other crime each rising by 100% compared to November. This spike in other crime—now at 14% of total incidents—contrasts sharply with a 60% decline in vehicle crime, which may reflect reduced traffic during the holiday season. The area’s violent crime rate remains 18% below the UK average, despite a 38.6% share of all crimes, highlighting a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences. Public order offences also rose by 50%, potentially linked to increased social activity during the festive period. The rate of other crime here is 400% above the UK average, a figure that deserves closer attention given its disproportionate impact on the local crime mix.

December 2025 saw a 9.6% decrease in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite’s crime rate, dropping from 6.1 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the area’s historically lower rates compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the community experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s small population and localized nature. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 180 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the previous month, the reduction in vehicle crime by 60% suggests a possible seasonal shift, with fewer vehicles on the road during the holiday period. This context, paired with the area’s compact layout and community-focused environment, may contribute to the observed stability in crime patterns.