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 February 2026 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birstall and Birkenshaw crime rate of 5.08 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Birstall and Birkenshaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Horse Close with total crimes: 7
  • Corfe Close with total crimes: 5
  • John Street with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Birstall and Birkenshaw)CrimesRank (Birstall and Birkenshaw)CrimesRank (Birstall and Birkenshaw)
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
Batley WestNA NA3,110 53,201 5
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
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

Birstall and Birkenshaw 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 52 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202610
December 20258
November 20257
October 20254
September 20256
August 202510
July 202510
June 202511
May 202512
April 202516
March 202512
February 20254

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20267
December 20252
November 20258
October 202511
September 20259
August 20254
July 20259
June 202513
May 202512
April 20255
March 202515
February 20257

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202652
January 202634
December 202545
November 202559
October 202542
September 202554
August 202563
July 202559
June 202563
May 202566
April 202555
March 202559
February 202543

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202614
December 202510
November 202514
October 202515
September 202513
August 202531
July 202514
June 202514
May 202524
April 202519
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20265
December 202514
November 20253
October 20258
September 20259
August 20259
July 202510
June 202512
May 202512
April 20258
March 202516
February 20256

A total of 126 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20252
November 20258
October 202516
September 20259
August 20258
July 202517
June 202519
May 202514
April 20254
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 73 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20253
November 20256
October 20259
September 20252
August 20258
July 20254
June 20256
May 202512
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20269
December 20253
November 202510
October 20256
September 20259
August 20259
July 20255
June 20255
May 202510
April 20257
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20255
July 20251
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
April 20251
March 20253

High Crime Locations Birstall and Birkenshaw in February 2026

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

1. White Horse Close (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Corfe Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. John Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tetley Drive (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Birkby Brow Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brow Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Lowood Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
8. Fieldhead Parade (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Branwell Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Thornton Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1

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