Crime Rate in Kirklees: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirklees

The total recorded crimes in Kirklees, UK in January 2026 are around 3,359 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirklees crime rate of 7.75 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1368) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (286) incidents (27.68% increase)
  • Public order: (247) incidents (-13.03% decrease)
Kirklees Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 35
  • Norfolk Close with total crimes: 24
  • Cross Church Street with total crimes: 24

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, Newsome (314 crimes), and the safest, Denby Dale (45 crimes), is 269 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Kirklees.

Similarly, the area of Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (246 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Upperthong & Holmbridge (16 crimes), with a difference of 230 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Kirklees.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newsome314
Dalton270
Dewsbury East270
Greenhead245
Batley West214

Safest Wards:

Batley East89
Holme Valley North81
Kirkburton73
Holme Valley South63
Denby Dale45

Most Dangerous Areas:

Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown246
Dewsbury Central & Westborough154
Aspley, Longley & University153
Edgerton & Marsh124
Batley Central108

Safest Areas:

Birkenshaw23
Emley & Skelmanthorpe22
Shelley & Shepley18
Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar17
Upperthong & Holmbridge16

Kirklees Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Kirklees has recorded 3,359 crimes with crime rate of 7.75 ranking 109th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)
Calderdale1,865 528,196 426,449 4
Wakefield3,267 451,475 348,858 3
Bradford5,763 385,632 283,138 2
Leeds8,872 1132,027 1128,903 1

Kirklees Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1368 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (286 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1539 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 284 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1562 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (322 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1571 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (421 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1701 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (351 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1701 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (447 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 350.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 456 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026286
December 2025224
November 2025322
October 2025421
September 2025328
August 2025447
July 2025383
June 2025390
May 2025456
April 2025431
March 2025321
February 2025196

A total of 2181 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026179
December 2025149
November 2025180
October 2025210
September 2025236
August 2025206
July 2025165
June 2025165
May 2025168
April 2025160
March 2025180
February 2025183

A total of 2458 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 204.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 262 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026205
December 2025211
November 2025246
October 2025236
September 2025262
August 2025164
July 2025189
June 2025166
May 2025174
April 2025191
March 2025216
February 2025198

A total of 390 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202640
December 202528
November 202532
October 202548
September 202532
August 202534
July 202530
June 202535
May 202535
April 202526
March 202523
February 202527

A total of 4055 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 337.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 420 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026247
December 2025284
November 2025283
October 2025305
September 2025351
August 2025420
July 2025415
June 2025355
May 2025377
April 2025379
March 2025388
February 2025251

A total of 1529 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026151
December 2025124
November 2025108
October 2025136
September 2025123
August 2025108
July 2025119
June 2025142
May 2025149
April 2025121
March 2025135
February 2025113

A total of 3148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 262.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 301 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026231
December 2025248
November 2025290
October 2025274
September 2025244
August 2025251
July 2025249
June 2025279
May 2025280
April 2025298
March 2025301
February 2025203

A total of 137 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20255
November 20258
October 20256
September 202521
August 202510
July 202516
June 20258
May 202517
April 202515
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 1733 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026187
December 2025136
November 2025129
October 2025155
September 2025145
August 2025161
July 2025122
June 2025169
May 2025139
April 2025147
March 2025120
February 2025123

A total of 2807 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 248 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026224
December 2025248
November 2025239
October 2025223
September 2025241
August 2025245
July 2025208
June 2025241
May 2025238
April 2025226
March 2025248
February 2025226

A total of 444 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202531
November 202532
October 202540
September 202543
August 202534
July 202528
June 202538
May 202554
April 202539
March 202539
February 202535

A total of 270 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202529
November 202517
October 202521
September 202518
August 202527
July 202526
June 202520
May 202523
April 202518
March 202526
February 202527

A total of 19978 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1664.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1935 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261368
December 20251539
November 20251562
October 20251571
September 20251701
August 20251701
July 20251881
June 20251935
May 20251790
April 20251701
March 20251755
February 20251474

A total of 2021 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 168.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026182
December 2025166
November 2025201
October 2025200
September 2025159
August 2025126
July 2025191
June 2025212
May 2025182
April 2025132
March 2025155
February 2025115

High Crime Locations Kirklees in January 2026

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs10
Public order5
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
2. Norfolk Close (Map)
Total24
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
3. Cross Church Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting5
Other crime3
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting20
Public order2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
6. Cadogan Avenue (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17

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