Skelmanthorpe Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Skelmanthorpe's November 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 41.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile despite seasonal challenges. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59.1% of all reported crimes and maintained a rate of 2.5 per 1,000—3% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 13.6%, with a rate of 0.6 per 1,000, 43% below the national figure. These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up residential community within Kirklees, where property crime tends to be relatively low compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—likely influenced the distribution of crime types. For instance, the reduction in public order offences may correlate with decreased foot traffic during the month, while the persistence of violence-related incidents could be linked to the social dynamics of a small, closely-knit community. Burglary rates remained below the UK average, with a rate of 0.4 per 1,000, despite the 60% month-on-month decline from October. This suggests that the area's built-up nature, with its likely mix of residential and commercial properties, may offer some inherent advantages in deterrence. However, the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about localized factors, such as the impact of seasonal festivals or specific property vulnerabilities. The overall picture indicates a resilient local crime profile, though the sharp rise in one category underscores the need for targeted monitoring and community engagement strategies as the year progresses.

The most dramatic shift in November 2025 was a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one incident to two. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a simultaneous 80% decline in public order offences, which fell from five to one. The reduction in public order crimes may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and reduced pedestrian activity during the darker November nights, a pattern consistent with historical trends in similar areas. Meanwhile, burglary rates dropped by 60% month-on-month, from five to two, a decrease that aligns with the broader trend of property crime accounting for only 9.1% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences, however, remained the dominant category, contributing 59.1% of all crimes and maintaining a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—3% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Residents may find the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson particularly noteworthy, as it suggests potential vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or community engagement during peak seasonal events like Bonfire Night.

Skelmanthorpe's November 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 47.6% decline from the previous month's rate of 8.2 per 1,000. This reduction, while significant, still places the area 41.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to approximately one crime reported per day over the 30-day period, a rate that would equate to one reported crime for roughly every 233 residents across the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, though low, underscores the need for continued vigilance, particularly in light of seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and increased indoor gatherings. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate remains historically low, the sharp month-on-month drop may reflect temporary factors such as targeted interventions or seasonal lulls in certain crime types. However, the persistence of violence-related offences at 2.5 per 1,000—still 3% below the UK average—suggests that localized challenges in this category may require sustained attention.