Liversedge Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Liversedge’s December 2025 crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents places it 27.1% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination of local conditions. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.5% of total incidents — a rate of 4.1 per 1,000, 60% higher than the UK average. This concentration of violent crime suggests a combination of factors, including the seasonal context of December, which brings shorter days, heightened social interactions, and the pressures of holiday preparations. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also exceeded national averages by 18% and 59%, respectively, indicating potential challenges in managing community tensions during the festive period. The data is consistent with patterns observed in similar built-up areas within Kirklees, where high foot traffic and social gatherings may contribute to increased reports of disorder. While property crimes (42 total) remained relatively low, their share of the total (29%) was lower than the 46% share of violent crimes, a shift that may reflect broader societal trends or localized pressures. The seasonal context of December, with its emphasis on retail activity and communal events, likely amplifies certain types of crime, such as public order offences and anti-social behaviour, while also creating opportunities for targeted interventions. These patterns, though stark, are not isolated — they align with broader UK trends where urban centres often experience spikes in violent and disorder-related incidents during the festive season.

December 2025 saw a sharp 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from one to three incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened foot traffic in retail areas during the Christmas shopping rush. Conversely, burglary dropped by 83.3%, from six to one incident, possibly due to homes being unoccupied over the holidays. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast: violence and sexual offences dominate at 45.5% of total crimes, with a rate of 4.1 per 1,000 — 60% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also show significant deviations, with the latter 59% above the UK average. These figures highlight a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (42 total) making up just 29% of the total, compared to 46% for violent crimes. Such a disparity may indicate challenges in addressing interpersonal conflicts and public disorder, which could be influenced by seasonal factors like prolonged evenings and holiday-related tensions.

Liversedge’s December 2025 crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 7.5% increase from the previous month’s 8.3 per 1,000. This rise, while modest, reflects broader trends in the area’s crime profile. On a daily basis, the local figure stands at roughly five crimes reported each day, a number that may feel more tangible to residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 16,217 people. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, offers a local perspective on how often crime intersects with daily life. The population-scaled context reveals that Liversedge’s rate remains higher than the UK average, but the month-on-month shift suggests a dynamic environment where crime patterns may be influenced by seasonal factors such as holiday-related activity or changes in community engagement. These figures, though numerical, help frame the lived experience of safety and security in the area.