Crime Rate in Birstall and Birkenshaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birstall and Birkenshaw

The total recorded crimes in Birstall and Birkenshaw, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birstall and Birkenshaw crime rate of 5.87 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 Birstall and Birkenshaw, encompassing approximately 22,640 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-6.35% decrease)
  • Burglary: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Birstall and Birkenshaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Horse Close with total crimes: 7
  • Ferndene Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Millers Croft with total crimes: 5

How safe is Birstall and Birkenshaw?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Birstall and Birkenshaw demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 1998 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Birstall and Birkenshaw witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Birstall and Birkenshaw had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 1,847 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birstall and Birkenshaw recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birstall and Birkenshaw Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Birstall and Birkenshaw has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Birstall and Birkenshaw crimes were 1,998. The crime rate of Birstall and Birkenshaw in 2024 was 88.25 (year) or 7.35 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birstall and Birkenshaw were around 1,847 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.58 (year) or 6.80 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birstall and Birkenshaw)CrimesRank (Birstall and Birkenshaw)CrimesRank (Birstall and Birkenshaw)
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
Dewsbury South161 111,921 121,945 12
Batley East150 131,655 171,584 17
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

Birstall and Birkenshaw 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 59 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 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 (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202524
April 202519
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202423
October 202416
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202514
April 20254
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 20241
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 202512
April 20255
March 202515
February 20257
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 703 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202563
May 202566
April 202555
March 202559
February 202543
January 202552
December 202464
November 202450
October 202459
September 202440
August 202493

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202512
April 202516
March 202512
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 202512
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 202510
April 20257
March 20258
February 20254
January 202510
December 202413
November 20247
October 202411
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202512
April 20258
March 202516
February 20256
January 20259
December 202413
November 202411
October 202414
September 202415
August 202424

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20247

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Birstall and Birkenshaw in July 2025

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

1. White Horse Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Burglary1
2. Ferndene Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
3. Millers Croft (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beverley Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Corfe Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Rochester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Ghyllroyd Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Birkby Brow Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Windsor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Briarmains Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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