Meltham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Meltham's crime profile in October 2025 demonstrates a stark contrast to the UK average, with a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—41.6% below the national figure of 7.7. This built-up area within Kirklees experiences a distinct mix of crime types, led by violence and sexual offences (14 incidents, 34.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (7, 17.1%) and criminal damage and arson (6, 14.6%). The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and Halloween, may have influenced patterns, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. Violence and sexual offences in Meltham are 44% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 37% below. This suggests a safer environment for residents, potentially linked to local factors such as community cohesion or the absence of high-density nightlife areas. However, vehicle crime in Meltham is 43% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's infrastructure or parking patterns. The balance between property and violent crime is also worth noting: while property crimes (14) make up 34.2% of the total, violent crimes (14) account for the same share, indicating a roughly equal split that differs from the UK's higher proportion of property crime. This equilibrium may be influenced by Meltham's character as a mixed-use area with both residential and commercial elements, where personal safety and property security are similarly prioritised. The data also highlights the role of seasonal transitions, as the return of darker evenings in October may have contributed to the 44% drop in violence and sexual offences, aligning with patterns observed in other areas where lighting and visibility impact crime rates.

October 2025 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 133.3% (from 3 to 7 incidents) and burglary doubling from 0 to 2 cases. This contrasts with a 44% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 25 to 14, aligning with the UK average for this category at 2.7 per 1,000. Vehicle crime also rose by 66.7% (3 to 5), a trend that may reflect seasonal changes such as the return of darker evenings. Conversely, other theft and other crime both declined by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident each, suggesting a potential reduction in low-level opportunistic crimes. The breakdown reveals a unique mix compared to the UK: while violent crime is significantly lower, property-related crimes like vehicle crime are 43% above the national average. For residents, the 44% reduction in violence and sexual offences offers a tangible benefit, potentially linked to the timing of Halloween and the transition to darker evenings, which may deter such incidents.

Meltham's October 2025 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents sits 41.6% below the UK average, reflecting a consistently safer profile compared to national trends. This follows an 18.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000, suggesting a downward trajectory in recent months. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 223 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area within Kirklees. When scaled to the population of 9,128, the monthly exposure remains lower than the UK average, which would equate to a higher frequency of incidents per capita. This contrast is particularly evident in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which are 44% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour, 37% below the national rate. However, certain categories like criminal damage and arson show a 25% deficit compared to the UK, indicating areas where local conditions may diverge from national patterns.