Crime Rate in Almondbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Almondbury

The total recorded crimes in Almondbury, Kirklees, UK in February 2026 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Almondbury crime rate of 4.04 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (27.03% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Almondbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Rothwell Street 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Almondbury)CrimesRank (Almondbury)CrimesRank (Almondbury)
Dewsbury EastNA NA4,291 24,490 1
DaltonNA NA4,580 14,265 2
NewsomeNA NA4,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury WestNA NA3,386 43,359 4
Batley WestNA NA3,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and GomersalNA NA2,533 82,816 6
AshbrowNA NA2,808 62,623 8
GreenheadNA NA2,691 72,689 7
CleckheatonNA NA2,066 102,355 9
HeckmondwikeNA NA2,202 92,322 10
Crosland Moor and NethertonNA NA1,851 141,965 11
Birstall and BirkenshawNA NA1,998 111,847 13
Dewsbury SouthNA NA1,921 121,945 12
GolcarNA NA1,750 151,833 14
MirfieldNA NA1,611 181,801 15
LindleyNA NA1,749 161,732 16
Batley EastNA NA1,655 171,584 17
Colne ValleyNA NA1,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley NorthNA NA1,385 191,227 20
Holme Valley SouthNA NA1,189 211,157 21
KirkburtonNA NA777 23905 22
Denby DaleNA NA936 22879 23

Almondbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 202510
November 202510
October 202518
September 202516
August 202513
July 202518
June 202513
May 202519
April 202513
March 202519
February 20259

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20268
December 202512
November 202515
October 20259
September 202511
August 20258
July 202511
June 20259
May 202511
April 202512
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 668 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202637
December 202548
November 202546
October 202550
September 202552
August 202551
July 202562
June 202560
May 202561
April 202562
March 202559
February 202533

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202614
December 20259
November 202514
October 202515
September 202516
August 202519
July 202522
June 202512
May 20257
April 202513
March 20257
February 202515

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20265
December 202514
November 202513
October 202512
September 20256
August 20255
July 202510
June 202511
May 202514
April 202513
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
December 20254
November 20258
October 202511
September 20256
August 20259
July 202510
June 202521
May 202514
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20257
November 20253
October 20255
September 20258
August 202511
July 202512
June 20256
May 202511
April 202511
March 202512
February 20255

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 202510
November 20258
October 20257
September 20255
August 20257
July 20257
June 202511
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20254
November 20256
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20254
November 20251
October 20255
September 20252
August 20255
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Almondbury in February 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rothwell Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Farfield Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Ravensknowle Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Town End (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Fernside Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Eastlands (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brickbank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1

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