Crime Rate in Colne Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colne Valley

The total recorded crimes in Colne Valley, Kirklees, UK in March 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colne Valley crime rate of 8.10 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 Colne Valley, encompassing approximately 11,235 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Colne Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • The Ridgeways with total crimes: 6
  • Market Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Colne Valley?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Colne Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 1197 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Colne Valley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Colne Valley had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 1,258 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Colne Valley recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Colne Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Colne Valley has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 8.10 ranking 20th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Colne Valley crimes were 1,197. The crime rate of Colne Valley in 2024 was 106.54 (year) or 8.88 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colne Valley were around 1,258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.96 (year) or 9.33 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirklees)CrimesRank (Kirklees)CrimesRank (Kirklees)
Dewsbury East320 24,291 24,490 1
Dalton331 14,580 14,265 2
Newsome314 34,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury West225 53,386 43,359 4
Batley West275 43,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal171 82,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow208 72,808 62,623 8
Greenhead209 62,691 72,689 7
Cleckheaton166 92,066 102,355 9
Heckmondwike159 112,202 92,322 10
Dewsbury South160 101,921 121,945 12
Crosland Moor and Netherton157 121,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw146 131,998 111,847 13
Almondbury141 161,890 131,505 18
Golcar141 151,750 151,833 14
Mirfield146 141,611 181,801 15
Lindley109 181,749 161,732 16
Batley East124 171,655 171,584 17
Holme Valley North84 211,385 191,227 20
Holme Valley South108 191,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton52 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale83 22936 22879 23

Colne Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 202411
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412
July 202414
June 202430
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 202416
April 20243

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202535
January 202524
December 202431
November 202429
October 202441
September 202441
August 202438
July 202459
June 202476
May 202442
April 202442

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410
July 202424
June 202420
May 202416
April 20248

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20241
April 202414

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 202412

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
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 202514
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242
April 20244

High Crime Locations Colne Valley in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. The Ridgeways (Map)
Total6
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
5. The Lodge (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Causeway Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Waverley Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Broad Oak (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Holywell (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Black Rock Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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