Crime Rate in Kirklees: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirklees

The total recorded crimes in Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 4,082 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirklees crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Kirklees, encompassing approximately 433,213 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1790) incidents (5.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (456) incidents (5.80% increase)
  • Public order: (377) incidents (-0.53% decrease)
Kirklees Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 31
  • Westgate with total crimes: 26
  • Market Place with total crimes: 21

Kirklees Police Info:

West Yorkshire Police

How safe is Kirklees?

To understand the safety of Kirklees, we need to analyze Kirklees crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Kirklees has recorded 51,584 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 119.07 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 77 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 51,990 crimes with a crime rate of 120.01, ranking it 63 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to West Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Kirklees demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Yorkshire average, with 51584 crimes compared to 69783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Kirklees had fewer crimes than the West Yorkshire average, with 51,990 crimes compared to 67,868. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Kirklees is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Yorkshire, Kirklees has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Kirklees Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Dalton (369 crimes), and the safest, Kirkburton (53 crimes), is 316 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Kirklees.

Similarly, the area of Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (316 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Shelley & Shepley (9 crimes), with a difference of 307 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Kirklees.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Dalton369
Newsome324
Dewsbury East306
Dewsbury West264
Batley West225

Safest Wards:

Batley East103
Holme Valley South102
Colne Valley88
Denby Dale79
Kirkburton53

Most Dangerous Areas:

Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown316
Dewsbury Central & Westborough164
Aspley, Longley & University130
Edgerton & Marsh128
Heckmondwike North122

Safest Areas:

Emley & Skelmanthorpe31
Lepton, Grange Moor & Flockton27
Kirkburton & Farnley Tyas26
Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar20
Shelley & Shepley9

Kirklees Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kirklees has recorded 4,082 crimes with crime rate of 9.42 ranking 100th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in West Yorkshire.

In 2024, the total Kirklees crimes were 51,584. The crime rate of Kirklees in 2024 was 119.07 (year) or 9.92 (month) ranking it 77 danzarous in the UK. Kirklees ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in West Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirklees were around 51,990 crimes with yearly crime rate of 120.01 (year) or 10.00 (month) ranking 63 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Yorkshire, Kirklees ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Kirklees

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)
Calderdale2,315 528,196 426,449 4
Wakefield4,112 451,475 348,858 3
Bradford6,851 385,632 283,138 2
Leeds10,374 1132,027 1128,903 1

Kirklees Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1790 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (456 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1701 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (431 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1755 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (388 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1474 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 251 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1593 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (303 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1662 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 295 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1515 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (389 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1737 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (466 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1727 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (397 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1764 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (440 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1825 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 519 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3524 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1068 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1701 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025139
April 2025147
March 2025120
February 2025123
January 2025134
December 2024129
November 2024155
October 2024136
September 2024144
August 2024113
July 2024125
June 2024236

A total of 426 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202526
March 202523
February 202527
January 202539
December 202436
November 202426
October 202429
September 202422
August 202433
July 202432
June 202498

A total of 4828 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 402.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 856 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025377
April 2025379
March 2025388
February 2025251
January 2025303
December 2024295
November 2024330
October 2024387
September 2024397
August 2024440
July 2024425
June 2024856

A total of 22067 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1838.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3524 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251790
April 20251701
March 20251755
February 20251474
January 20251593
December 20241662
November 20241515
October 20241737
September 20241727
August 20241764
July 20241825
June 20243524

A total of 133 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202513
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 20245
September 20249
August 202420
July 202410
June 202416

A total of 2720 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 226.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 486 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025174
April 2025191
March 2025216
February 2025198
January 2025209
December 2024152
November 2024181
October 2024198
September 2024212
August 2024252
July 2024251
June 2024486

A total of 2564 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 213.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 480 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025168
April 2025160
March 2025180
February 2025183
January 2025201
December 2024177
November 2024200
October 2024195
September 2024168
August 2024210
July 2024242
June 2024480

A total of 3153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 262.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 488 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025238
April 2025226
March 2025248
February 2025226
January 2025206
December 2024275
November 2024240
October 2024257
September 2024259
August 2024238
July 2024252
June 2024488

A total of 1711 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 284 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025149
April 2025121
March 2025135
February 2025113
January 2025143
December 2024106
November 2024127
October 2024123
September 2024131
August 2024133
July 2024146
June 2024284

A total of 323 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202526
February 202527
January 202526
December 202424
November 202423
October 202433
September 202431
August 202419
July 202421
June 202452

A total of 2039 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025182
April 2025132
March 2025155
February 2025115
January 2025129
December 2024170
November 2024161
October 2024176
September 2024169
August 2024182
July 2024146
June 2024322

A total of 5043 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 420.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1068 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025456
April 2025431
March 2025321
February 2025196
January 2025228
December 2024260
November 2024389
October 2024466
September 2024304
August 2024405
July 2024519
June 20241068

A total of 3602 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 300.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 662 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025280
April 2025298
March 2025301
February 2025203
January 2025221
December 2024231
November 2024248
October 2024257
September 2024289
August 2024320
July 2024292
June 2024662

A total of 518 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202539
March 202539
February 202535
January 202537
December 202432
November 202444
October 202435
September 202442
August 202438
July 202447
June 202476

High Crime Locations Kirklees in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kirklees postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs6
Public order5
Other crime2
2. Westgate (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Burglary3
Robbery2
3. Market Place (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Cross Church Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order5
Theft from the person2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour3

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