Crime Rate in Batley West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Batley West

The total recorded crimes in Batley West, Kirklees, UK in February 2026 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Batley West crime rate of 2.79 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 West, encompassing approximately 59,561 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-16.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Batley West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Upper Blakeridge Lane with total crimes: 8

How safe is Batley West?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Batley West reported a higher crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 3,110 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Batley West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Batley West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kirklees average, with 3,201 crimes compared to 2,260. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Batley West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kirklees, Batley West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Batley West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Batley West crimes were 3,110. The crime rate of Batley West in 2024 was 52.21 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Batley West were around 3,201 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.74 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Batley West)CrimesRank (Batley West)CrimesRank (Batley West)
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
Liversedge and GomersalNA NA2,533 82,816 6
AshbrowNA NA2,808 62,623 8
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

Batley West 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 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (116 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (113 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202622
December 202514
November 202518
October 202542
September 202527
August 202531
July 202521
June 202523
May 202532
April 202524
March 202519
February 20258

A total of 1236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 95.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202674
January 202689
December 202594
November 202575
October 202588
September 2025116
August 2025113
July 202578
June 2025108
May 2025103
April 202594
March 2025115
February 202589

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 20257
November 20254
October 20256
September 20256
August 202510
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 20257
November 20256
October 202518
September 20256
August 20257
July 20253
June 20257
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 271 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202611
December 202520
November 202526
October 202529
September 202516
August 202533
July 202523
June 202527
May 202516
April 202519
March 202527
February 202511

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202615
December 202510
November 202514
October 202514
September 202513
August 20259
July 202517
June 20259
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20269
December 20257
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20256
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 20256
November 202512
October 20255
September 20256
August 20259
July 202512
June 202512
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 202520
November 202520
October 202515
September 202519
August 202515
July 202517
June 202512
May 202512
April 202516
March 202531
February 20259

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 352 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202626
December 202527
November 202537
October 202540
September 202529
August 202524
July 202532
June 202518
May 202522
April 202526
March 202542
February 202516

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Batley West in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Upper Blakeridge Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fairview Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Blenheim Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Centenary Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Balk Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Mayman Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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