How has the crime rate in Liversedge changed over the past year

The crime rate in Liversedge has shown a modest decline over the past year, reflecting a trend seen in some parts of West Yorkshire. As of 2024, Liversedge’s overall crime rate is 97.4 crimes per 1,000 people, which is 10% lower than the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average but still 18% higher than the national average for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

When compared to the previous year, Liversedge’s crime rate has decreased slightly. In 2022, the rate was 97 crimes per 1,000 people, and this has remained relatively stable into 2024, indicating a plateau after several years of gradual increases1. Notably, the town remains among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in West Yorkshire, but its rate is lower than many neighbouring areas.

Key trends over the past year include:

• Violence and Sexual Offences: These remain the most common crimes, but the rate of increase has slowed. In 2022, there were 904 such offences (50 per 1,000), up from 817 in 2021 (45 per 1,000). The latest available data suggests this rise has steadied in 20241.
• Anti-Social Behaviour, Burglary, and Vehicle Crime: These categories have generally become safer, with rates either declining or remaining stable compared to previous years.
• Other Crime Types: There have been slight increases in shoplifting and theft from the person, but Liversedge remains safer than the West Yorkshire average in these categories.

Within the broader Kirklees district, which includes Liversedge, the annual crime rate stands at 106 crimes per 1,000 residents, considered medium compared to other districts in England and Wales. In the Liversedge and Gomersal ward specifically, the crime rate is higher at 131 per 1,000 daytime population, with violence and sexual offences, criminal damage, and public order offences being the top reported crimes.

The past year has seen Liversedge’s crime rate stabilise, with some improvements in key categories. While still higher than the national average, the rate is trending slightly downward and remains lower than many surrounding areas in West Yorkshire.

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