Liversedge Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Liversedge's crime profile in January 2024 reveals a striking dominance of violent crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 42.8% of all recorded incidents. This figure is 62% above the UK average, a disparity that raises questions about local factors contributing to such a pronounced imbalance. The area's crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents places it 32.4% above the UK average, a gap that underscores the need for targeted interventions. While property crimes make up a smaller share (26.4% of total), the breakdown shows significant outliers: burglary (8.2%) and other crime (8.2%) both exceed UK averages by over 100%. These figures may reflect the area's characteristics as a built-up part of Kirklees, where social dynamics and community interactions could influence crime patterns. Seasonal context suggests January's post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days may have contributed to lower outdoor crime rates. The prominence of non-violent categories like 'other crime' (13 incidents) and 'vehicle crime' (12 incidents) indicates potential gaps in local crime prevention strategies. This mix of crime types illustrates an area where community-based initiatives and police engagement could play a crucial role in addressing the overrepresentation of violent offences.

January 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Other crime surged by 1200%, jumping from one incident to 13, while vehicle crime rose 500% (2 to 12) and theft from the person increased 200% (1 to 3). These spikes suggest potential shifts in criminal activity or reporting patterns. In contrast, other theft fell by 38.5% (13 to 8), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 16.7% (12 to 10). The crime mix reveals a stark imbalance, with violence and sexual offences (42.8% of total) far exceeding UK averages by 62%. Burglary, though a smaller share (8.2%), was 122% above the UK rate. These figures highlight areas where local policing strategies may need recalibration. A resident might find the 5 crimes per day average particularly relevant, as it reflects the daily reality of crime in the area.

Liversedge's crime rate in January 2024 (9.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 45.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000. This rise underscores a significant shift in the local crime profile, with daily crime counts averaging five incidents per day across the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 102 residents, a figure that highlights the monthly exposure to crime in a population of 16,217. When compared to the UK average, Liversedge's rate remains elevated, but the month-on-month surge suggests localized factors may have contributed to the increase. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area's crime rate is higher than the UK average, the frequency of incidents per resident remains a critical consideration for residents and local authorities.