Liversedge Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Liversedge’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 11.3 per 1,000 residents, 37.8% above the UK average of 8.2. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately 6 crimes for every 1,000 residents, a rate that, while locally significant, must be contextualised within the area’s unique characteristics. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (30.1% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (18.6%), and criminal damage and arson (13.1%). These patterns align with August’s seasonal dynamics, where the peak holiday period may contribute to increased burglary risks in unoccupied homes, as well as heightened anti-social behaviour during warmer evenings. The dominance of violent crimes, despite a 21.4% decrease from July, remains a concern, with the category still 26% above the UK average. This suggests a persistent challenge in addressing violence, possibly linked to local factors such as community tensions or the absence of policing during holiday periods. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates (6.0 per 1,000) were marginally below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), a slight anomaly that may reflect the area’s retail profile or targeted efforts by local businesses. The data also reveals sharp increases in 'other crime' and drug-related incidents, which could indicate evolving criminal trends that warrant closer attention. For residents, these figures translate to a tangible risk: a 1 in 89 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a statistic that underscores the importance of community vigilance and local initiatives to mitigate crime.

August 2024 saw a 200% surge in criminal damage and arson, rising from 8 to 24 incidents. This spike aligns with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, potentially increasing burglary risks in empty homes. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 21.4%, from 70 to 55, though they remain 26% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 46% increase above the UK average, while shoplifting fell slightly (1% below the UK rate). The data also reveals a 166.7% rise in 'other crime' and a 100% increase in drug-related incidents, suggesting emerging patterns that may require further local monitoring. For residents, the 37.8% gap between Liversedge’s rate and the UK average highlights a need for awareness of local crime dynamics, even as some categories show signs of decline.

In August 2024, Liversedge’s crime rate rose to 11.3 per 1,000 residents, an 11.6% increase from July’s 10.1 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly 6 crimes reported daily, a figure that, while locally relevant, offers no direct comparison to UK-wide daily averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 89 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate is higher than the previous month, reflecting a consistent upward trend in reported crimes. When scaled to the area’s population of 16,217, the 183 total crimes equate to a significant proportion of the population being affected, particularly in the context of property and violent crimes. The increase in criminal damage and arson, for instance, may be linked to August’s seasonal dynamics, such as empty homes during the summer holidays creating opportunities for burglary. These patterns highlight the need for targeted local measures to address specific crime hotspots.