Crime Rate in Ashbrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashbrow

The total recorded crimes in Ashbrow, Kirklees, UK in February 2026 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashbrow crime rate of 5.60 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (49.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Ashbrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Fearnley Mill Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Beech Tree Court with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ashbrow)CrimesRank (Ashbrow)CrimesRank (Ashbrow)
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
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
AlmondburyNA NA1,890 131,505 18
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

Ashbrow 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 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (119 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 95.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202688
January 202659
December 202575
November 202587
October 202583
September 2025120
August 2025119
July 2025102
June 2025123
May 202598
April 2025111
March 2025100
February 202582

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20269
December 202514
November 202515
October 202512
September 202524
August 202515
July 202515
June 202512
May 202524
April 202516
March 202523
February 202512

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20268
December 20256
November 202512
October 202510
September 20258
August 20252
July 20255
June 202510
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20254
November 20257
October 20254
September 20257
August 20254
July 20259
June 20255
May 202510
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202615
December 202514
November 202520
October 202513
September 202510
August 202519
July 202522
June 202519
May 202522
April 202529
March 202511
February 202511

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 199 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202621
December 202513
November 20257
October 202523
September 202514
August 202512
July 202514
June 202514
May 202518
April 202520
March 202518
February 202511

A total of 187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202610
December 202520
November 202512
October 202511
September 202515
August 202516
July 202513
June 202512
May 202517
April 202516
March 202516
February 202516

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 202514
November 202510
October 20254
September 20257
August 20255
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202613
December 20258
November 202520
October 202510
September 20256
August 20257
July 20258
June 20251
May 202514
April 20254
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 20255
November 20253
October 20253
August 20255
July 20251
June 202510
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 202512

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20254
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Ashbrow in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Fearnley Mill Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Beech Tree Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Hammond Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Abbey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Whitacre Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Gisbourne Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Gernhill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Formby Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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