Meltham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Meltham’s crime rate in April 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This position reflects a combination of factors, including a strong performance in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which were 12% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour, which was 25% below. However, the overall rate marked a 51.3% increase from the previous month, suggesting seasonal or situational influences. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (21 cases, 35.6% of total crimes), followed by public order offences (11 cases, 18.6%) and anti-social behaviour (9 cases, 15.3%). April, with its Easter period and spring weather, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced crime patterns. While violent crime rates remained below the UK average, public order offences surged to 122% above the national level, indicating a potential disconnect between local policing efforts and the needs of the community. The mix of crime types highlights the complexity of managing safety in a built-up area, where retail and residential zones may intersect with social activities that drive certain offences. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the sharp rise in public order incidents, which could be linked to the area’s seasonal rhythms or unmet community needs.

April 2025 saw a sharp rise in public order offences, which more than quintupled from 2 to 11 incidents—a 450% increase. This surge, combined with a doubling of criminal damage and arson cases (from 3 to 6), signals a notable shift in the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category (35.6% of total crimes), were 12% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a contrast to the UK-wide trend. Meanwhile, theft from the person rose from 0 to 1, marking a 100% increase. These changes suggest that while some categories align with broader UK patterns, others diverge, possibly reflecting local dynamics. For residents, the spike in public order offences—such as noise disturbances or anti-social behaviour—may indicate a need for increased community engagement or policing in high-traffic areas.

Meltham’s crime rate in April 2025 rose to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 51.3% increase from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000. This shift contrasts with the area’s position 15.6% below the UK average, highlighting local factors that may influence crime trends. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly two crimes reported per day in April, a figure that, while modest, reflects the pace of activity in a built-up urban environment. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 155 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents against Meltham’s population of 9,128. This statistic offers residents a tangible measure of risk, though it does not account for variations in crime distribution across different parts of the area. The increase in overall crime rate, despite remaining below the UK average, underscores the need to monitor shifts in specific categories, such as public order offences, which saw a stark rise in April.