Crime Rate in Batley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Batley East

The total recorded crimes in Batley East, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Batley East crime rate of 3.28 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (76.19% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Batley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howley Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Brunswick Street with total crimes: 6
  • Douglas Avenue 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 July 2025 the Batley East has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 3.28 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Batley East)CrimesRank (Batley East)CrimesRank (Batley East)
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
Ashbrow196 82,808 62,623 8
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
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

Batley East 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 74 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202542
May 202552
April 202546
March 202559
February 202532
January 202544
December 202448
November 202442
October 202468
September 202466
August 202448

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20253
December 202413
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20257
April 20256
March 202519
February 20257
January 20256
December 202415
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 202418

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20256
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 20248
October 20246
September 202414
August 20242

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 202516
April 202511
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 202521
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Batley East in July 2025

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

1. Howley Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Brunswick Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Douglas Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Fort Ann Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sykes Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eyre Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Fox Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Conway Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

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