Liversedge Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Liversedge's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 9.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.1% above the UK average of 8.4. This deviation from the national norm is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.4% of all recorded crimes. At 3.5 per 1,000, this category is 23% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by the area's demographic composition and seasonal dynamics. The extended evenings of May, coupled with bank holidays, likely contributed to increased social activity in public spaces, which may partly explain the elevated rates of violence and public order offences. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, also exceeded the UK average by 3%, with 1.5 per 1,000 incidents reported. This aligns with patterns observed in similar built-up areas where community cohesion and policing strategies can significantly impact such metrics. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained below the UK average, suggesting either effective retail security measures or lower demand for such crimes in this specific locality. The overall crime profile reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's role within Kirklees and its proximity to larger urban centres, which may influence both crime generation and detection rates.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 400% rise in burglary cases, jumping from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, indicates a sharp shift in property crime trends. Concurrently, possession of weapons and drug-related offences each doubled compared to the previous month, suggesting potential increases in illicit activity or heightened police visibility. Meanwhile, robbery cases fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a decrease that may reflect improved community safety measures or seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common crime category (36.4% of total), declined by 15.2% month-on-month, a drop that contrasts with the overall rate increase. Shoplifting, at 0.4 per 1,000, remained 38% below the UK average, a consistent anomaly that may reflect the area's retail environment or policing focus. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing analysis of localized crime patterns.

Liversedge's crime rate in May 2024 remained stable at 9.5 per 1,000 residents, a 1.2% decrease from the previous month's 9.6 rate. This suggests minimal fluctuation in overall criminal activity, though the slight decline may reflect seasonal adjustments or localized factors. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 5 crimes reported each day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 105 residents, highlighting the relative exposure to crime within the population. This monthly aggregate does not account for variations in daily patterns, such as spikes during weekends or holidays, but it offers a broad snapshot of the area's crime profile. When compared to the UK average, Liversedge's rate remains higher, but the consistency between May and April suggests that underlying trends—rather than transient events—may be influencing the data.