Crime Rate in Ashbrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashbrow

The total recorded crimes in Ashbrow, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 215 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashbrow crime rate of 6.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (-11.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
Ashbrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhouse Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Riddings Rise with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Ashbrow has recorded 215 crimes with crime rate of 6.84 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashbrow)CrimesRank (Ashbrow)CrimesRank (Ashbrow)
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
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
Almondbury157 131,890 131,505 18
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

Ashbrow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 202511
February 202510
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 20246
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202523
February 202512
January 202512
December 202416
November 202416
October 202416
September 202421
August 202424
July 202422

A total of 1068 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

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

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202529
March 202511
February 202511
January 202511
December 20244
November 202418
October 202423
September 202419
August 202440
July 202456

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202516
February 202516
January 202510
December 202415
November 202421
October 202414
September 202417
August 202423
July 202419

A total of 91 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 202419
July 202412

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 202414

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 202512
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 202420

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Ashbrow in May 2025

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

1. Woodhouse Grove (Map)
Total8
Drugs4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Riddings Rise (Map)
Total8
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
4. A6107 (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hammond Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Dolfin Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. B6118 (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Springbank Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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