Mirfield Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Mirfield’s November 2023 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents stands 16% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively lower exposure to crime compared to the national context. This overall rate is driven by a mix of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.9% of the total, followed by property crimes (45.2%) and vehicle crime (12.9%). The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Black Friday shopping, and Bonfire Night—may have influenced these patterns, though the exact interplay of factors remains unclear. For instance, the sharp increase in vehicle crime (16 incidents, 60% above the UK average) could be linked to heightened retail activity during the festive period, while the drop in anti-social behaviour (60% decrease) may reflect community efforts to manage public order during events. Meanwhile, violent crime remains lower than the UK average, with 47 incidents of violence and sexual offences recorded—2.4 per 1,000 residents, 7% below the national benchmark. This suggests that local initiatives or demographic factors, such as Mirfield’s status as a built-up area within Kirklees, may contribute to the area’s comparatively lower rates of violent crime. However, the significant rise in burglary (14 incidents, 106% above the UK average) and other crimes (3 incidents, 54% above the UK average) highlights the need for targeted strategies to address these specific vulnerabilities. The data paints a nuanced picture of Mirfield’s crime profile, where certain categories align with national trends while others diverge, reflecting the complex relationship between local conditions and broader criminal activity patterns.

November 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime doubling from 8 to 16 incidents—a 100% increase—placing it 60% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This surge may partly explain the broader rise in property-related offences, which accounted for 56 of the 124 reported crimes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 60% compared to the previous month, falling from 15 to 6 incidents, a shift that could be linked to the timing of Bonfire Night events. Burglary also rose sharply, increasing by 55.6% to 14 cases, though this remains 106% above the UK average for this category. Violent crime—including 47 incidents of violence and sexual offences—remained 7% below the UK average, suggesting that local interventions or community dynamics may be effectively mitigating such offences. These fluctuations highlight the need for continued monitoring of specific crime types, particularly vehicle-related incidents, which have seen the most significant upward trend.

Mirfield’s November 2023 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 6.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8, reflecting a slight downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly four crimes per day in November, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 159 residents, illustrating the relative safety of the area compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure figure, while low, contrasts with the UK-wide context where Mirfield’s overall rate remains 16% below the national average. The population of 19,689 further contextualises these statistics, showing that even with 124 crimes reported, the per-capita impact is relatively minimal. This suggests that local factors, such as community policing or seasonal trends, may be playing a role in maintaining Mirfield’s lower-than-average crime profile.