Linthwaite and Slaithwaite Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of factors tied to the area’s character as a built-up zone within Kirklees, where urban density and community dynamics may influence local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.3% of all reported crimes, though they remained 3% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 11.1%, with a stark 600% month-on-month increase that may be linked to seasonal events like Bonfire Night and the darker evenings of November. The area’s relatively low overall crime rate, compared to national trends, suggests effective local policing or community initiatives, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and burglary warrants attention. Seasonal factors, including Black Friday shopping activity and the transition to shorter days, may have contributed to shifts in crime types, with vehicle crime and shoplifting both falling below UK averages. However, the 25% above-average rate for vehicle crime and the 150% above-average rate for 'other crime' highlight areas where local conditions or demographics may differ from the national picture. These figures, combined with the area’s built-up nature, suggest that targeted efforts to address anti-social behaviour and burglary could further strengthen its already favourable crime profile.

November saw a dramatic 600% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to seven, a shift that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night. Burglary and 'other crime' also surged by 300%, with both categories jumping from one to four incidents. This contrasts sharply with declines in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 66.7% (from six to two), and drugs offences, which dropped by 50% (from two to one). Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 41.3% of all reported incidents, though they were 3% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 25% above the national rate, potentially linked to local transport hubs or seasonal travel patterns. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour may be a key concern, particularly in public spaces during the month’s darker evenings.

Linthwaite and Slaithwaite’s crime rate in November 2025 rose by 19.0% compared to the previous month, increasing from 5.2 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a notable upward shift, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 7.3 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to approximately two crimes reported per day across the 30-day period, a figure that may help residents contextualise the frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK-wide context, highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile. The population of 10,263 means that each resident faces a lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though the 19% month-on-month rise suggests a need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns.