Crime Rate in Batley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Batley East

The total recorded crimes in Batley East, Kirklees, UK in March 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Batley East crime rate of 2.71 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 Batley East, encompassing approximately 45,716 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (84.38% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Batley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sykes Close with total crimes: 6
  • Brunswick Street with total crimes: 6
  • Commonside with total crimes: 6

How safe is Batley East?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Batley East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 1655 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Batley East recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Batley East had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 1,584 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Batley East recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Batley East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Batley East has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 2.71 ranking 17th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Batley East crimes were 1,655. The crime rate of Batley East in 2024 was 36.20 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Batley East were around 1,584 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.65 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirklees)CrimesRank (Kirklees)CrimesRank (Kirklees)
Dewsbury East320 24,291 24,490 1
Dalton331 14,580 14,265 2
Newsome314 34,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury West225 53,386 43,359 4
Batley West275 43,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal171 82,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow208 72,808 62,623 8
Greenhead209 62,691 72,689 7
Cleckheaton166 92,066 102,355 9
Heckmondwike159 112,202 92,322 10
Dewsbury South160 101,921 121,945 12
Crosland Moor and Netherton157 121,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw146 131,998 111,847 13
Almondbury141 161,890 131,505 18
Golcar141 151,750 151,833 14
Mirfield146 141,611 181,801 15
Lindley109 181,749 161,732 16
Colne Valley91 201,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley North84 211,385 191,227 20
Holme Valley South108 191,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton52 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale83 22936 22879 23

Batley East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Public order 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 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202512
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 202414
April 202426

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 685 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202532
January 202544
December 202448
November 202442
October 202468
September 202466
August 202448
July 202461
June 2024110
May 202464
April 202443

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20253
December 202413
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 20244
April 202414

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20257
January 20256
December 202415
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 202418
July 202413
June 202428
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202521
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410
July 202417
June 202434
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 20248
October 20246
September 202414
August 20242
July 202410
June 202424
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Batley East in March 2025

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

1. Sykes Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Brunswick Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Commonside (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Primrose Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Alpine Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Commercial Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Charles Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Hyrst Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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