Skelmanthorpe Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Skelmanthorpe, 5.7 crimes were reported in May 2025 — a rate 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 1 crime for every 5,120 residents, or roughly one in 177 people experiencing a reported incident over the course of the month. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its character as a built-up area within Kirklees, where seasonal factors like longer evenings and bank holidays may influence patterns of outdoor socialising and drinking. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 41.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.8%) and burglary (10.3%). The rate of violence and sexual offences in Skelmanthorpe (2.3 per 1,000) is 19% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively lower incidence of violent crime compared to the national picture. However, burglary rates here (0.6 per 1,000) are 114% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), indicating a distinct vulnerability in property crime. This contrast may reflect local factors such as the density of residential areas or the distribution of high-value assets, though further data would be needed to confirm. The seasonal context of May — with its extended daylight hours and increased social activity — likely contributes to the elevated share of violent and public order offences, which may be more common in environments where alcohol consumption and informal gatherings are prevalent. Despite these patterns, the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, highlighting Skelmanthorpe’s relative safety compared to other areas.

May 2025 saw a 44.8% increase in Skelmanthorpe’s crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 3.9 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This shift was driven by a 100% surge in burglary (3 incidents, up from 1), vehicle crime (2 incidents, up from 1), and criminal damage and arson (2 incidents, up from 1). These increases may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during bank holidays and longer evenings, which can heighten opportunities for property-related crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3% (from 6 to 4 incidents), a decrease that could reflect temporary changes in community activity or local enforcement efforts. The crime mix also shifted significantly, with violent crimes (12 incidents) accounting for 41.4% of all reports — a share that remains 19% below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, burglary’s 114% above UK average (0.6 vs 0.3 per 1,000) underscores a localised challenge in property crime prevention. For residents, the most immediate insight is the spike in burglary: with three incidents reported in May, this represents a rare but notable increase compared to previous months. The area’s relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) — 44% below the UK average — suggests that community engagement or local initiatives may be playing a role in mitigating such incidents, though this remains speculative without further data.

Skelmanthorpe’s crime rate in May 2025 rose by 44.8% compared to the previous month, increasing from 3.9 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, while still well below the UK average, highlights a dynamic shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime for every 5,120 residents — a figure that, when scaled to the population of 5,120, means one crime per resident over the course of the month. This translates to a monthly exposure of roughly one in every 177 residents, a measure that contextualises the risk in everyday terms. Despite this increase, Skelmanthorpe’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with violent crime rates (2.3 per 1,000) 19% below the national figure and anti-social behaviour incidents (0.8 per 1,000) 44% below the UK average. However, the area’s burglary rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 114% above the UK average, indicating a specific vulnerability in property crime that may require targeted interventions. The population context also matters: with 5,120 residents, the impact of even a small number of crimes can be amplified in a tightly knit community. This contrast between Skelmanthorpe’s below-average violent crime rates and its above-average burglary rates suggests that local factors — such as the distribution of residential properties or the presence of high-value assets — may be influencing these trends. While the month-on-month increase is notable, the area’s overall safety profile remains a key takeaway for residents and policymakers alike.