Horbury Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horbury’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 5.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This consistent performance relative to national figures reflects a combination of local policing strategies and community initiatives, though data suggests seasonal factors may influence patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 57.8% of all reported crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. The high proportion of violent crimes—37 in total—raises questions about local dynamics, with November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night potentially contributing to increased incidents. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (15% below), remains a notable concern, with 8 reports this month. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, were comparatively rare, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (67% below the UK average) and vehicle crime at 0.4 per 1,000 (matching the national rate). These figures align with Horbury’s character as a built-up area within Wakefield, where urban density may heighten opportunities for violent crime but reduce property crime risks through community oversight. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—likely amplifies tensions and incidents in public spaces, though the absence of a significant month-on-month increase in overall crime suggests existing measures may be mitigating risks. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas while maintaining the positive trend of remaining below the national average.

November 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents), likely linked to Bonfire Night activities. Vehicle crime also doubled (0 to 4), possibly driven by increased traffic during Black Friday shopping. Anti-social behaviour rose by 33.3%, potentially reflecting the impact of seasonal gatherings in public spaces. Conversely, other crime fell sharply by 81.8% (from 11 to 2), and public order offences dropped by 77.8%, suggesting that targeted enforcement or community engagement efforts may have curbed these issues. The dominance of violent crime—37 incidents, 57.8% of all reports—places Horbury significantly above the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), highlighting a critical area for intervention. Meanwhile, burglary and drugs-related crimes remained well below the national average (67% and 63% below, respectively), indicating that property crime is not a pressing concern in this built-up area. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of seasonal events and local crime patterns, with some categories responding to external factors while others remain stable. Residents may find the 81.8% drop in 'other crime' particularly reassuring, though the persistent high rate of violence underscores the need for ongoing focus on community safety initiatives.

Horbury’s crime rate remained stable at 6.9 per 1,000 in November 2025, matching the previous month’s figure exactly. This consistency suggests that local policing strategies and community efforts have maintained a steady baseline, though the absence of a significant upward or downward trend means further analysis is needed to identify long-term patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 145 residents provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, placing Horbury in a relatively safe position compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 9,261, the area’s low burglary and drugs-related crime rates—67% and 63% below the UK average, respectively—suggest that property crime is not a dominant concern here, unlike in some industrial or high-density regions. However, the 56% above UK average for violence and sexual offences indicates a unique challenge, possibly tied to the area’s social fabric or the impact of seasonal events. These comparisons highlight both the strengths and vulnerabilities of Horbury’s crime profile, with the need to address violent crime remaining a priority while maintaining the positive trend in property-related safety.