Crime Rate in Cleckheaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cleckheaton

The total recorded crimes in Cleckheaton, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cleckheaton crime rate of 7.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Cleckheaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Street with total crimes: 8
  • Albion Street with total crimes: 6
  • Mortimer Street with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Cleckheaton has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 7.18 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cleckheaton)CrimesRank (Cleckheaton)CrimesRank (Cleckheaton)
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
Crosland Moor and Netherton172 111,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw172 121,998 111,847 13
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

Cleckheaton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 967 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 202566
March 202574
February 202558
January 202566
December 202487
November 202469
October 202469
September 202473
August 202476
July 202473
June 2024102
May 202466

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 202510
February 20255
January 202513
December 20249
November 202413
October 202416
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 233 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202519
February 202519
January 202517
December 202422
November 202415
October 20249
September 202416
August 202416
July 202420
June 202444
May 202417

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202511
February 20258
January 20254
December 202413
November 20247
October 202414
September 20246
August 202416
July 202412
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 202515
January 202510
December 202411
November 20247
October 202412
September 20249
August 20244
July 202416
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 202412
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
January 202511
December 202412
November 202418
October 20247
September 202413
August 202416
July 202411
June 202416
May 202410

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20242

High Crime Locations Cleckheaton in May 2025

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

1. Railway Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Albion Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Mortimer Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Foldings Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Stanley Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
6. Westgate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Fox Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Turnsteads Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Turnsteads Mount (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
10. Riverside Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1

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