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 May 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birstall and Birkenshaw crime rate of 7.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
Birstall and Birkenshaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Corfe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket 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 May 2025 the Birstall and Birkenshaw has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 7.60 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birstall and Birkenshaw)CrimesRank (Birstall and Birkenshaw)CrimesRank (Birstall and Birkenshaw)
Dewsbury East306 34,291 24,490 1
Dalton369 14,580 14,265 2
Newsome324 24,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury West264 43,386 43,359 4
Batley West225 53,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal174 92,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow215 62,808 62,623 8
Greenhead209 72,691 72,689 7
Heckmondwike194 82,202 92,322 10
Cleckheaton174 102,066 102,355 9
Crosland Moor and Netherton172 111,851 141,965 11
Dewsbury South146 161,921 121,945 12
Almondbury157 131,890 131,505 18
Golcar153 141,750 151,833 14
Mirfield147 151,611 181,801 15
Lindley122 181,749 161,732 16
Batley East103 191,655 171,584 17
Holme Valley North134 171,385 191,227 20
Colne Valley88 211,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley South102 201,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton53 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale79 22936 22879 23

Birstall and Birkenshaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202512
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202516
February 20256
January 20259
December 202413
November 202411
October 202414
September 202415
August 202424
July 202422

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 202414
August 202421
July 202411

A total of 668 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202555
March 202559
February 202543
January 202552
December 202464
November 202450
October 202459
September 202440
August 202493
July 202487

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 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
July 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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
July 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20247

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Birstall and Birkenshaw in May 2025

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

1. Corfe Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Dudley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Lowood Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Rochester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Ferndene Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mulberry Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Jason Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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