Crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite: statistics, rates and trends
764 crimes were recorded in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- Questions about crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- About this data
764 crimes were recorded in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 323 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Linthwaite and Slaithwaite has the 733rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 764 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.7 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,510 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite was highest in the year to July 2020 (952 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (710). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 764 | 72.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 710 | 67.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 808 | 76.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 826 | 78.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 811 | 77.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 838 | 79.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 952 | 90.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 845 | 80.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 886 | 84.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 79 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+60%) and vehicle crime (+22%). The largest falls were in drugs (-33%) and burglary (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 30.7 | 0.90 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 6.8 | 0.44 | +18% |
| Public order | 60 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.7 | 1.16 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -2% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -10% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -15% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.1 | 1.49 | +18% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 0.88 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.8 | 0.92 | +167% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Linthwaite and Slaithwaite, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Linthwaite and Slaithwaite.
1 areas within Linthwaite and Slaithwaite, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Colne Valley had the highest rate (68.4 per 1,000) and Colne Valley the lowest (68.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Valley | Neighbourhood | 16,643 | 1,139 | 68.4 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Bargate | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near The Lodge | 22 |
| On or near Nields Road | 17 |
| On or near Ramsden Mill Lane | 16 |
| On or near Humber Close | 14 |
| On or near The Ridgeways | 14 |
| On or near Ing Head | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 31.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 28.4% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite has an estimated population of 10,510. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Linthwaite and Slaithwaite |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Linthwaite and Slaithwaite a safe place to live?
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite recorded 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite going up or down?
Recorded crime in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite was up 8% on the year before: 764 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 710 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Linthwaite and Slaithwaite?
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Linthwaite and Slaithwaite. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.