WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: West Yorkshire Police Police

Birstall and Birkenshaw Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Birstall and Birkenshaw, localized within Kirklees.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

5.08per 1k

Total Population

22,641

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences52

Public Order11

Other Theft8

Criminal Damage & Arson8

Anti-social Behaviour7

Vehicle Crime7

Burglary7

Other Crime6

Shoplifting3

Robbery2

Bicycle Theft2

Theft from Person1

Drug Offences1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Corfe Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1Other crime: 1	5
On or near White Horse Close Map	Other theft: 2Shoplifting: 2	4
On or near John Street Map	Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2	4
On or near Brow Wood Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Tetley Drive Map	Bicycle theft: 2	2
On or near Birkby Brow Crescent Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Leveret Way Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 2	2
On or near Blackburn Road Map	Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Ferndene Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2