Crime Rate in Ashbrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashbrow

The total recorded crimes in Ashbrow, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 196 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashbrow crime rate of 6.23 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 Ashbrow, encompassing approximately 31,448 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (102) incidents (-17.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
Ashbrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Pollard Street with total crimes: 6
  • Scott Vale with total crimes: 5
  • Springbank Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ashbrow?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Ashbrow reported a higher crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 2,808 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashbrow witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Ashbrow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kirklees average, with 2,623 crimes compared to 2,260. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashbrow witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kirklees, Ashbrow has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ashbrow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ashbrow has recorded 196 crimes with crime rate of 6.23 ranking 8th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Ashbrow crimes were 2,808. The crime rate of Ashbrow in 2024 was 89.29 (year) or 7.44 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashbrow were around 2,623 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.40 (year) or 6.95 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashbrow)CrimesRank (Ashbrow)CrimesRank (Ashbrow)
Dewsbury East315 24,291 24,490 1
Dalton284 44,580 14,265 2
Dewsbury West348 13,386 43,359 4
Newsome302 34,008 34,232 3
Batley West221 53,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal212 62,533 82,816 6
Greenhead206 72,691 72,689 7
Cleckheaton173 92,066 102,355 9
Heckmondwike150 142,202 92,322 10
Almondbury171 101,890 131,505 18
Crosland Moor and Netherton160 121,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw133 161,998 111,847 13
Dewsbury South161 111,921 121,945 12
Batley East150 131,655 171,584 17
Golcar134 151,750 151,833 14
Mirfield127 171,611 181,801 15
Lindley93 201,749 161,732 16
Holme Valley South114 181,189 211,157 21
Colne Valley93 211,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley North110 191,385 191,227 20
Kirkburton84 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale85 22936 22879 23

Ashbrow 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 102 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (123 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (105 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (120 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 202514
April 20254
March 202511
February 202510
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 20246
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 190 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202517
April 202516
March 202516
February 202516
January 202510
December 202415
November 202421
October 202414
September 202417
August 202423

A total of 192 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202518
April 202520
March 202518
February 202511
January 202514
December 202411
November 202417
October 202413
September 202420
August 202422

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 1193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025102
June 2025123
May 202598
April 2025111
March 2025100
February 202582
January 202576
December 202493
November 2024105
October 202483
September 2024120
August 2024100

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202519
May 202522
April 202529
March 202511
February 202511
January 202511
December 20244
November 202418
October 202423
September 202419
August 202440

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202524
April 202516
March 202523
February 202512
January 202512
December 202416
November 202416
October 202416
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 202419

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202510
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 202512
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ashbrow in July 2025

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

1. Back Pollard Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Scott Vale (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Springbank Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Brooklands (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Roydfield Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Deighton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Riddings Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Riddings Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2

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