Crime Rate in Almondbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Almondbury

The total recorded crimes in Almondbury, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Almondbury crime rate of 5.52 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 Almondbury, encompassing approximately 28,461 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-1.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Almondbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fernside Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • South Royd with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Almondbury?

To understand the safety of Almondbury, we need to analyze Almondbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Almondbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 1890 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Almondbury recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Almondbury had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 1,505 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Almondbury recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kirklees, Almondbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Almondbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Almondbury has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 5.52 ranking 13th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Almondbury crimes were 1,890. The crime rate of Almondbury in 2024 was 66.41 (year) or 5.53 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Almondbury were around 1,505 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.88 (year) or 4.41 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Almondbury)CrimesRank (Almondbury)CrimesRank (Almondbury)
Dewsbury East306 34,291 24,490 1
Dalton369 14,580 14,265 2
Newsome324 24,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury West264 43,386 43,359 4
Batley West225 53,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal174 92,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow215 62,808 62,623 8
Greenhead209 72,691 72,689 7
Heckmondwike194 82,202 92,322 10
Cleckheaton174 102,066 102,355 9
Crosland Moor and Netherton172 111,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw172 121,998 111,847 13
Dewsbury South146 161,921 121,945 12
Golcar153 141,750 151,833 14
Mirfield147 151,611 181,801 15
Lindley122 181,749 161,732 16
Batley East103 191,655 171,584 17
Holme Valley North134 171,385 191,227 20
Colne Valley88 211,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley South102 201,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton53 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale79 22936 22879 23

Almondbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 202415
November 20246
October 202412
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202512
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202412
September 202417
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 731 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202562
March 202559
February 202533
January 202547
December 202451
November 202447
October 202462
September 202449
August 202439
July 202451
June 2024104
May 202466

A total of 291 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 20257
February 202515
January 202521
December 20248
November 202421
October 202413
September 202418
August 202426
July 202433
June 202464
May 202445

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 202514
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 202413
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202511
February 20255
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 202519
February 20259
January 202520
December 202424
November 202425
October 202428
September 202419
August 202417
July 202437
June 202472
May 202417

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Almondbury in May 2025

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

1. Fernside Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
2. South Royd (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fernside Avenue (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sharp Royd (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Greenlea Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greenhead Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
8. Eastlands (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Nowell Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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