Crime Rate in Kirklees: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirklees

The total recorded crimes in Kirklees, Kirklees in January 2025 are around 3,472 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirklees crime rate of 8.01 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: (1593) incidents (-4.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (303) incidents (2.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (228) incidents (-12.31% decrease)
Kirklees Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Church Street with total crimes: 27
  • Market Street with total crimes: 26
  • Police Station with total crimes: 22

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 (305 crimes), and the safest, Kirkburton (38 crimes), is 267 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Kirklees.

Similarly, the area of Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (236 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Shelley & Shepley (11 crimes), with a difference of 225 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Kirklees.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Dalton305
Newsome289
Dewsbury East262
Dewsbury West237
Batley West207

Safest Wards:

Holme Valley North103
Holme Valley South91
Colne Valley72
Denby Dale69
Kirkburton38

Most Dangerous Areas:

Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown236
Dewsbury Central & Westborough162
Aspley, Longley & University114
Edgerton & Marsh112
Cleckheaton99

Safest Areas:

Upperthong & Holmbridge21
Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar20
Bradley & North Fixby17
Kirkburton & Farnley Tyas16
Shelley & Shepley11

Kirklees Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Kirklees has recorded 3,472 crimes with crime rate of 8.01 ranking 106th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 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 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)
Calderdale1,943 428,196 426,449 4
Wakefield3,484 351,475 348,858 3
Bradford6,302 185,632 283,138 2
Leeds8,856 2132,027 1128,903 1

Kirklees Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 3433 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 429.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 856 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025303
December 2024295
November 2024330
October 2024387
September 2024397
August 2024440
July 2024425
June 2024856

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 20245
September 20249
August 202420
July 202410
June 202416

A total of 1193 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 149.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 284 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025143
December 2024106
November 2024127
October 2024123
September 2024131
August 2024133
July 2024146
June 2024284

A total of 229 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202526
December 202424
November 202423
October 202433
September 202431
August 202419
July 202421
June 202452

A total of 1455 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 181.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025129
December 2024170
November 2024161
October 2024176
September 2024169
August 2024182
July 2024146
June 2024322

A total of 15347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1918.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3524 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251593
December 20241662
November 20241515
October 20241737
September 20241727
August 20241764
July 20241825
June 20243524

A total of 2215 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 276.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 488 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025206
December 2024275
November 2024240
October 2024257
September 2024259
August 2024238
July 2024252
June 2024488

A total of 351 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202537
December 202432
November 202444
October 202435
September 202442
August 202438
July 202447
June 202476

A total of 315 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202539
December 202436
November 202426
October 202429
September 202422
August 202433
July 202432
June 202498

A total of 1172 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 146.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025134
December 2024129
November 2024155
October 2024136
September 2024144
August 2024113
July 2024125
June 2024236

A total of 1873 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 234.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 480 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025201
December 2024177
November 2024200
October 2024195
September 2024168
August 2024210
July 2024242
June 2024480

A total of 3639 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 454.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1068 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025228
December 2024260
November 2024389
October 2024466
September 2024304
August 2024405
July 2024519
June 20241068

A total of 1941 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 242.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 486 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025209
December 2024152
November 2024181
October 2024198
September 2024212
August 2024252
July 2024251
June 2024486

A total of 2520 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 315.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 662 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025221
December 2024231
November 2024248
October 2024257
September 2024289
August 2024320
July 2024292
June 2024662

High Crime Locations Kirklees in January 2025

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

1. Cross Church Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences16
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order7
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Robbery1
5. Norfolk Close (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2

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