Meltham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Meltham's December 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places it 21.4% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relatively low crime profile. This figure is supported by the dominance of specific crime types: violence and sexual offences accounted for 34% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and public order offences at 16% each. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended darkness—likely influenced these patterns. The high proportion of violence and sexual offences may reflect the impact of festive gatherings. month-on-month decrease in this category suggests some mitigation of risk. Public order offences, which were 105% above the UK average, could be tied to local events or the area's proximity to larger urban hubs. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 40% increase above the national average may indicate challenges in retail security during the holiday period. The overall crime rate, while modest, remains a reminder of the need for community vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors continue to shape local crime dynamics. Meltham's position as a built-up area within Kirklees likely means its crime profile is influenced by both urban and semi-rural characteristics, with local amenities and infrastructure playing a role in shaping patterns.

December 2025 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases: drugs, other crime, and theft from the person. These jumps, from zero to one incident each, may reflect seasonal dynamics such as increased socialising during the holiday period or the movement of transient populations. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 22.7% (22 to 17), a decline that could align with the onset of colder weather reducing outdoor congregation. Public order offences stood out as the most significant departure from the UK average, recording 105% more incidents than the national rate. This divergence may be attributed to local factors, such as the proximity of Meltham to larger urban centres, which can influence public order dynamics. The 40% increase in shoplifting above the UK average also warrants attention. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, as it signals a potential rise in opportunistic crimes during the festive season.

Meltham's December 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents reflects a 4.2% increase compared to November's 5.3 per 1,000. This slight rise, though modest, underscores the fluctuating nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in December, a figure that, while low, highlights the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 183 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, but the comparison to the previous month reveals a subtle upward trend. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 5.5 per 1,000 rate indicates that Meltham remains a relatively safe area compared to the national average, though the small increase from November suggests vigilance is still required. The consistency of low crime rates, even with minor fluctuations, may partly explain the area's reputation as a stable community within Kirklees.