Crime Rate in Kirklees: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirklees

The total recorded crimes in Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 4,022 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirklees crime rate of 9.28 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1881) incidents (-2.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (415) incidents (16.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (383) incidents (-1.79% decrease)
Kirklees Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 39
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Prospect Road with total crimes: 18

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, Dewsbury West (348 crimes), and the safest, Kirkburton (84 crimes), is 264 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Kirklees.

Similarly, the area of Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (226 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Shelley & Shepley (14 crimes), with a difference of 212 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Kirklees.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Dewsbury West348
Dewsbury East315
Newsome302
Dalton284
Batley West221

Safest Wards:

Holme Valley North110
Lindley93
Colne Valley93
Denby Dale85
Kirkburton84

Most Dangerous Areas:

Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown226
Dewsbury Central & Westborough200
Aspley, Longley & University142
Batley Central137
Ravensthorpe126

Safest Areas:

North Lindley & Birchencliffe32
Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar24
Cowcliffe & South Fixby23
Marsden & Pole Moor21
Shelley & Shepley14

Kirklees Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kirklees has recorded 4,022 crimes with crime rate of 9.28 ranking 132th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)
Calderdale2,413 528,196 426,449 4
Wakefield4,148 451,475 348,858 3
Bradford7,137 385,632 283,138 2
Leeds10,919 1132,027 1128,903 1

Kirklees Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1881 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 415 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1935 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (390 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1542 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025119
June 2025142
May 2025149
April 2025121
March 2025135
February 2025113
January 2025143
December 2024106
November 2024127
October 2024123
September 2024131
August 2024133

A total of 1974 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 164.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025191
June 2025212
May 2025182
April 2025132
March 2025155
February 2025115
January 2025129
December 2024170
November 2024161
October 2024176
September 2024169
August 2024182

A total of 20534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1711.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1935 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251881
June 20251935
May 20251790
April 20251701
March 20251755
February 20251474
January 20251593
December 20241662
November 20241515
October 20241737
September 20241727
August 20241764

A total of 2862 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 238.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 275 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025208
June 2025241
May 2025238
April 2025226
March 2025248
February 2025226
January 2025206
December 2024275
November 2024240
October 2024257
September 2024259
August 2024238

A total of 4229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 352.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 466 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025383
June 2025390
May 2025456
April 2025431
March 2025321
February 2025196
January 2025228
December 2024260
November 2024389
October 2024466
September 2024304
August 2024405

A total of 3176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 264.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025249
June 2025279
May 2025280
April 2025298
March 2025301
February 2025203
January 2025221
December 2024231
November 2024248
October 2024257
September 2024289
August 2024320

A total of 131 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 202517
April 202515
March 202513
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 20245
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 361 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202535
May 202535
April 202526
March 202523
February 202527
January 202539
December 202436
November 202426
October 202429
September 202422
August 202433

A total of 4317 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 359.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 440 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025415
June 2025355
May 2025377
April 2025379
March 2025388
February 2025251
January 2025303
December 2024295
November 2024330
October 2024387
September 2024397
August 2024440

A total of 2338 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 194.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025189
June 2025166
May 2025174
April 2025191
March 2025216
February 2025198
January 2025209
December 2024152
November 2024181
October 2024198
September 2024212
August 2024252

A total of 2172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025165
June 2025165
May 2025168
April 2025160
March 2025180
February 2025183
January 2025201
December 2024177
November 2024200
October 2024195
September 2024168
August 2024210

A total of 461 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202538
May 202554
April 202539
March 202539
February 202535
January 202537
December 202432
November 202444
October 202435
September 202442
August 202438

A total of 296 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202520
May 202523
April 202518
March 202526
February 202527
January 202526
December 202424
November 202423
October 202433
September 202431
August 202419

A total of 1631 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025122
June 2025169
May 2025139
April 2025147
March 2025120
February 2025123
January 2025134
December 2024129
November 2024155
October 2024136
September 2024144
August 2024113

High Crime Locations Kirklees in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order12
Drugs7
Criminal damage and arson5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting19
Public order5
Vehicle crime2
3. Prospect Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order3
4. Westgate (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
6. Mill View (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary6

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