Crime Rate in Cleckheaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cleckheaton

The total recorded crimes in Cleckheaton, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 173 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cleckheaton crime rate of 7.14 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 Cleckheaton, encompassing approximately 24,221 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (28.21% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Cleckheaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Street with total crimes: 8
  • Turnsteads Mount with total crimes: 8
  • Weavers Way with total crimes: 7

How safe is Cleckheaton?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Cleckheaton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 2066 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cleckheaton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Cleckheaton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kirklees average, with 2,355 crimes compared to 2,260. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cleckheaton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cleckheaton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cleckheaton has recorded 173 crimes with crime rate of 7.14 ranking 9th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Cleckheaton crimes were 2,066. The crime rate of Cleckheaton in 2024 was 85.30 (year) or 7.11 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cleckheaton were around 2,355 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.23 (year) or 8.10 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cleckheaton)CrimesRank (Cleckheaton)CrimesRank (Cleckheaton)
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
Heckmondwike150 142,202 92,322 10
Almondbury171 101,890 131,505 18
Crosland Moor and Netherton160 121,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw133 161,998 111,847 13
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

Cleckheaton 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 100 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 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.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202512
April 20257
March 202519
February 202519
January 202517
December 202422
November 202415
October 20249
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 202515
April 202510
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 202515
January 202510
December 202411
November 20247
October 202412
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 904 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202578
May 202588
April 202566
March 202574
February 202558
January 202566
December 202487
November 202469
October 202469
September 202473
August 202476

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202514
April 202516
March 202511
February 20258
January 20254
December 202413
November 20247
October 202414
September 20246
August 202416

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 202511
April 202518
March 202510
February 20255
January 202513
December 20249
November 202413
October 202416
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202514
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 202412
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
January 202511
December 202412
November 202418
October 20247
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Cleckheaton in July 2025

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

1. Railway Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Turnsteads Mount (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Weavers Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Turnsteads Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
5. Brooklyn Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Albion Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Turnsteads Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Whitechapel Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Pearson Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Bradford Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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