Crime Rate in Batley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Batley East

The total recorded crimes in Batley East, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Batley East crime rate of 2.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Other crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Batley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gregory Street with total crimes: 6
  • Howley Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Rouse Mill Lane with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Kirklees.

    • 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 areas in the Kirklees.

  • 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 May 2025 the Batley East has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Batley East)CrimesRank (Batley East)CrimesRank (Batley East)
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
Ashbrow215 62,808 62,623 8
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
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

Batley East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 740 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202546
March 202559
February 202532
January 202544
December 202448
November 202442
October 202468
September 202466
August 202448
July 202461
June 2024110
May 202464

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 202511
January 202512
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 20248
October 20246
September 202414
August 20242
July 202410
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410
July 202417
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20253
December 202413
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 202521
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Batley East in May 2025

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

1. Gregory Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Howley Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Rouse Mill Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Pavilion Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Prospect Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Park Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Preston Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eyre Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hyrst Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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