Liversedge Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Liversedge during April 2024 reveals a pronounced imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter significantly dominating the overall rate. At 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate sits 24.7% above the UK average of 7.7, a disparity that highlights systemic challenges. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 42.3% of all reported incidents, a stark contrast to property crimes which made up just 27.6%. This violent crime predominance may partly explain the area's elevated rate relative to the national average, though local factors such as population density and community dynamics likely play a role. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter holidays and the onset of spring—could have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The breakdown also shows that anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, which are 15% and 51% above the UK average respectively, may be linked to the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to Kirklees' broader urban network. While property crimes remain a concern, their lower share of total incidents suggests a different set of risk factors at play, tied to local economic conditions or policing strategies. This imbalance between violent and property crime underscores the need for targeted interventions that address the root causes of violence, while also maintaining vigilance against property-related offences.

April 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 1050% (from 2 to 23 incidents). This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in robbery and theft from the person, indicates a significant shift in criminal activity patterns. Violent crimes, which constitute 42.3% of all incidents, remain 60% above the UK average for this category, a figure that dwarfs the 25% above average for other theft and 28% above average for vehicle crime. Shoplifting—the only property crime category below the UK average—fell by 25%, suggesting a possible seasonal dip in retail-related offences. The contrast between these trends is striking: while violent crimes and anti-social behaviour surged, burglary and drug-related offences both declined, with burglary dropping 66.7% (from 3 to 1 incidents). This divergence may reflect a combination of local policing efforts and seasonal factors, such as Easter holidays potentially reducing opportunities for burglary. For residents, the 1050% increase in anti-social behaviour is a particularly concerning development, with 23 incidents reported in April compared to just 2 in March. This figure highlights the need for community-focused measures to address the underlying causes of such a sharp rise.

Liversedge's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 4.7% compared to March's 9.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a modest but notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day, a figure that, while not extreme, underscores the persistent nature of criminal activity in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for every 104 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when scaled to the local population of 16,217, translates to a relatively high frequency of incidents compared to the national average. This statistic is particularly relevant for residents, as it provides a tangible measure of risk in terms of personal likelihood. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the disparity between Liversedge and the UK average: while the area's overall crime rate is 24.7% higher than the national figure, certain categories like shoplifting and drug-related offences are significantly below the UK average. This mixed picture suggests that local factors—such as the area's role within Kirklees' broader urban framework—may be influencing crime patterns in ways that differ from the national trend. The comparison with the previous month's data further illustrates the volatility of crime in the area, with the 4.7% increase indicating that even small shifts in criminal activity can have measurable impacts on the community.