Crime by Area in Kirklees
Compare crime rates across all 23 wards in Kirklees. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dewsbury East | 155.9 | 313 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Dalton | 147.9 | 311 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Dewsbury West | 123.6 | 213 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Batley West | 119.3 | 218 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Cleckheaton | 105.0 | 169 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Newsome | 102.6 | 313 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Ashbrow | 95.8 | 193 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Greenhead | 91.8 | 160 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Liversedge and Gomersal | 91.5 | 173 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Heckmondwike | 88.1 | 158 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Almondbury | 82.4 | 108 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Crosland Moor and Netherton | 82.3 | 131 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Dewsbury South | 82.3 | 148 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Birstall and Birkenshaw | 76.1 | 123 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Golcar | 74.6 | 122 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Mirfield | 74.6 | 157 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Lindley | 66.5 | 111 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Batley East | 59.6 | 98 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Colne Valley | 59.0 | 102 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Holme Valley North | 58.7 | 85 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Holme Valley South | 51.5 | 95 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Denby Dale | 48.2 | 71 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Kirkburton | 41.1 | 40 | chevron_right |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Kirklees has the highest crime rate?
Dewsbury East has the highest crime rate in Kirklees, with 155.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Kirklees?
Kirkburton has the lowest crime rate among Kirklees's wards, with 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Kirklees have?
Kirklees has 23 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.