Meltham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Meltham’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4. This relatively low rate positions the area as one of the safer built-up zones within Kirklees, though the data reveals a complex mix of crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents, followed by public order crimes (10%) and criminal damage and arson (8%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely influences these patterns, with violent crimes possibly linked to increased social interactions in public spaces. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) is only 5% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may mitigate some risks. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime are both significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (34% below) and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (25% below), reflecting effective retail security measures or lower pedestrian traffic in key areas. The area’s built-up nature, combined with its proximity to Kirklees’ rural outskirts, may contribute to this balance, where urban density drives some crime types while suburban characteristics temper others. As the nights draw in and the academic year begins, local authorities will need to monitor trends in violence and drug-related crimes, which saw sharp increases in September, to ensure sustained safety.

September 2025 saw a 100% increase in drugs-related crimes and shoplifting, rising from 2 to 4 incidents each. This uptick may be linked to the start of the academic year, as students return to the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 70%, dropping from 10 to 3 cases—a shift that could reflect improved community policing efforts or seasonal changes in public space usage. Violent crimes remain high compared to the UK average, with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 (5% above the UK’s 2.6). Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime are both 34% and 25% below UK averages, respectively, suggesting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in key areas. Residents may find the 25% drop in criminal damage and arson—down from 6 to 4 cases—particularly notable, indicating a potential reduction in vandalism during the transition to autumn.

Meltham's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 10.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as September typically sees a shift in community activity following the end of summer holidays. Locally, the average resident faces a 1-in-183 chance of being involved in a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that remains lower than the UK average. Daily crime data shows 2 incidents per day on average, a consistent rate that suggests no sharp spikes or dips in short-term trends. When scaled to the area’s population of 9,128, this rate underscores Meltham’s relatively low crime profile compared to similar urban centres. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and other theft—down 33.3%—may reflect increased community engagement or seasonal changes in public spaces, though these factors remain speculative without further data.