Crime Rate in Cleckheaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cleckheaton

The total recorded crimes in Cleckheaton, Kirklees, UK in February 2026 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cleckheaton crime rate of 6.11 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Cleckheaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 11
  • Whitechapel Road with total crimes: 8
  • Highmoor Lane with total crimes: 8

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cleckheaton)CrimesRank (Cleckheaton)CrimesRank (Cleckheaton)
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
HeckmondwikeNA NA2,202 92,322 10
Crosland Moor and NethertonNA NA1,851 141,965 11
Birstall and BirkenshawNA NA1,998 111,847 13
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

Cleckheaton 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 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 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 900 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202652
January 202654
December 202558
November 202565
October 202562
September 202579
August 202566
July 2025100
June 202578
May 202588
April 202566
March 202574
February 202558

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202616
December 202511
November 202514
October 202521
September 202510
August 202520
July 20259
June 202513
May 202511
April 202518
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20266
December 202514
November 20259
October 202512
September 202515
August 202518
July 202520
June 202517
May 202512
April 20257
March 202519
February 202519

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202613
December 20255
November 202513
October 202511
September 202517
August 20252
July 20255
June 202514
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202611
December 20258
November 20256
October 20259
September 20258
August 20255
July 202510
June 202514
May 202515
April 202510
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 202510
September 20258
August 20257
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20258

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202610
December 202514
November 202513
October 20255
September 202518
August 20256
July 20256
June 202515
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 202515

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20257
November 20254
October 20254
September 20258
August 20259
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202613
December 20259
November 202513
October 20257
September 20258
August 202513
July 20258
June 20259
May 202514
April 202516
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202610
December 20259
November 202510
October 202513
September 202517
August 202513
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20253
August 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Cleckheaton in February 2026

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

1. George Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Whitechapel Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Highmoor Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Snelsins Lane (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Public order2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
5. Railway Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Weavers Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Albion Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. Cleckheaton Bus Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Shearings (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. Crown Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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