Skelmanthorpe Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Skelmanthorpe, the crime rate for May 2024 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 58.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety, though the breakdown of crime types reveals specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.9% of all incidents, followed by vehicle crime (11.1%) and burglary (11.1%). These figures suggest that while violent crime remains a significant category, its rate is 51% below the UK average, indicating a lower risk for residents compared to the national context. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays and longer evenings—likely influences patterns, with increased outdoor socialising potentially contributing to the prominence of violence and sexual offences. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime, which doubled compared to the previous month, may reflect other factors, such as changes in local transport patterns or targeted activity in residential areas. The low overall rate, combined with the UK comparison, suggests that Skelmanthorpe's built-up area within Kirklees maintains a crime profile that is safer than the national average.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in vehicle crime, burglary, and theft from the person compared to April, though these remain below UK averages for vehicle crime (15% below) and burglary (29% above). Meanwhile, public order offences fell by two-thirds, a shift consistent with shorter evenings and reduced outdoor socialising linked to the month's seasonal context. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking imbalance: violence and sexual offences (38.9% of all crimes) are 51% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 72% below the national rate. This mix suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, the overall environment is markedly safer than the UK average. A resident would find the 100% rise in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it may reflect increased car usage or targeted activity in local parking areas.

Skelmanthorpe's crime rate in May 2024 fell to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 27.9% drop from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced incidents, though the rate remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 284 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively safe environment compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 5,120, the monthly exposure translates to an individual likelihood of encountering crime that is far lower than the UK average. This contrast highlights Skelmanthorpe's position as a low-crime area, though the fluctuating nature of specific categories—such as the doubling of vehicle crime—suggests the need for ongoing monitoring of local patterns.