Liversedge Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Liversedge's crime rate in June 2023 reached 12.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 47.1% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects a challenging landscape for local authorities, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.4% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (15.8%) and public order incidents (12.3%). The area's crime profile is distinct from the UK average, with violence and sexual offences 61% higher than the national rate, and criminal damage and arson 212% above. These figures may be partly explained by seasonal factors, as June marks the beginning of summer, when increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of public order and violent crimes. However, the data also reveals a positive trend: shoplifting fell sharply by 82.8% compared to the previous month, suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have temporarily curbed this category. The overall crime rate remains a concern, particularly as Liversedge's rate is nearly 50% above the UK average, indicating that local conditions—such as the built-up area's proximity to Kirklees' urban core—may amplify certain crime types. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes (37.4% vs 33.5%) further underscores the need for focused efforts in addressing aggression and disorder, which may be exacerbated by the area's character as a mixed-use built-up zone within a larger commuter belt. These patterns suggest that while some crime types are showing signs of reduction, others demand continued attention from both local services and the community.

June 2023 saw a significant 82.8% decrease in shoplifting, with reported cases dropping from 29 to 5. This decline may partly explain a shift in crime mix, as property crimes fell to 68 (33.5% of total) compared to violent crimes at 76 (37.4%). However, other categories showed concerning trends: drug-related offences surged by 300%, and robbery and theft from the person both doubled from zero to one incident each. These increases are stark against the UK average, with drug offences in Liversedge 43% above the national rate. Meanwhile, other theft remained 8% below the UK average, a small but notable contrast. Residents might find the 82.8% drop in shoplifting particularly reassuring, though the rise in drug-related crimes highlights an emerging concern that warrants further attention.

Liversedge's crime rate in June 2023 rose to 12.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.7% increase from the previous month's 11.8 per 1,000. This places the area 47.1% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent disparity. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of seven crimes per day over the month, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents for local residents. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 80 residents, a statistic that provides context for the scale of crime within the community. This rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, which suggests that Liversedge may require targeted interventions to address specific crime drivers. The population of 16,217 means that the impact of these figures is felt across a relatively small community, making localised efforts even more critical.