Crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite: statistics, rates and trends
742 crimes were recorded in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite at a glance
- Crime trends in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- Types of crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- Linthwaite and Slaithwaite compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- Streets with the most crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- What happened after crimes were reported in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- Demographics of Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- Questions about crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (322), anti-social behaviour (67) and shoplifting (56) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 762nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 742 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.6 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,510 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite peaked in the year to August 2020 (924 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (722). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 742 | 70.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 722 | 68.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 806 | 76.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 817 | 77.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 829 | 78.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 814 | 77.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 924 | 87.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 882 | 83.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 914 | 87.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
Compared with England and Wales, Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded notably more other crime (31% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (59% below) and other theft (42% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 30 to 56, while public order fell from 66 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 322 | 30.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 6.4 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 5.3 | 8.5 | +87% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.8 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Linthwaite and Slaithwaite; the highest is Halifax (151.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Honley (48.6).
Colne Valley is the one area listed within Linthwaite and Slaithwaite, with 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Valley | Neighbourhood | 16,643 | 1,100 | 66.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Bargate | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near The Lodge | 22 |
| On or near Humber Close | 16 |
| On or near Ramsden Mill Lane | 16 |
| On or near Longfield Court | 14 |
| On or near Nields Road | 14 |
| On or near Hillside View | 13 |
Of the 675 crimes in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 211 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite has an estimated population of 10,510 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.1%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Linthwaite and Slaithwaite average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Linthwaite and Slaithwaite a safe place to live?
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 762nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 322 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite going up or down?
Recorded crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite was up 3% on the year before: 742 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 722 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Linthwaite and Slaithwaite?
About 10,510 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Linthwaite and Slaithwaite?
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.