Linthwaite and Slaithwaite Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 48% of all reported incidents — a figure that underscores the area's unique challenge compared to the UK average. With 24 such offences recorded, this category drives 4.8 per 1,000 residents, slightly below the national average of 2.4 per 1,000 (2% lower). This focus on violent crime contrasts with the UK-wide emphasis on property-related offences, reflecting the built-up area's social and spatial characteristics. The area's overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents remains 26.9% below the UK average of 6.7, illustrating a consistent pattern of relative safety despite the dominance of violent crime. Seasonal factors likely play a role in this profile, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may contribute to higher indoor conflicts and community tensions. Meanwhile, property crimes — which include shoplifting (14%), burglary (4%), and vehicle crime (4%) — collectively account for just 34% of total incidents, a lower proportion than the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. This divergence suggests that Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's built-up environment, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may foster different crime dynamics compared to larger urban centres. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime (both 0.2 per 1,000) contrast with the UK average, where these categories are 0.3 and 0.4 per 1,000 respectively, pointing to potential success in local security measures or community engagement initiatives.

February 2025 witnessed a dramatic 300% rise in public order offences, jumping from 2 to 8 incidents — the most significant month-on-month increase recorded. This surge, coupled with a 71.4% rise in violence and sexual offences (from 14 to 24), suggests shifting dynamics in community safety. Vehicle crime doubled to 2 incidents, a stark contrast to the 1 recorded in January. These trends indicate a growing emphasis on violent and disorderly crimes relative to property-related offences, which accounted for just 34% of total incidents (15 property crimes). The area's performance against UK averages reveals mixed outcomes: while violence and sexual offences are 2% below the UK average (2.3 vs 2.4 per 1,000), public order offences are 82% above the national benchmark (0.8 vs 0.4 per 1,000). This divergence highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas prone to public disorder, such as high-traffic local amenities or community gathering spaces.

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's crime rate rose 8.7% from 4.5 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, reflecting a slight upward trend despite remaining 26.9% below the UK average. Over 28 days, the area recorded 50 crimes, averaging 2 incidents daily — a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in a built-up area with a population of 10,263. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 205 residents over the course of the month, a rate that, while modest, underscores the persistent presence of crime in a small urban environment. The shift from January to February highlights seasonal dynamics typical of winter months, where reduced daylight and colder weather may influence patterns of outdoor activity and public safety. This local context contrasts with broader UK trends, where Linthwaite and Slaithwaite's relative safety remains consistent with its historical profile as a low-crime built-up area within Kirklees.