Crime Rate in Colne Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colne Valley

The total recorded crimes in Colne Valley, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colne Valley crime rate of 8.28 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Colne Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Humber Close with total crimes: 8
  • Pennine View with total crimes: 5
  • Bargate 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 areas in the Kirklees.

    • 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 areas in the Kirklees.

  • 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 July 2025 the Colne Valley has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 8.28 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colne Valley)CrimesRank (Colne Valley)CrimesRank (Colne Valley)
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
Cleckheaton173 92,066 102,355 9
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
Holme Valley North110 191,385 191,227 20
Kirkburton84 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale85 22936 22879 23

Colne Valley 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 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (24 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 202411
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202548
May 202543
April 202540
March 202540
February 202535
January 202524
December 202431
November 202429
October 202441
September 202441
August 202438

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 202524
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20257
January 202514
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
October 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Colne Valley in July 2025

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

1. Humber Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons1
2. Pennine View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bargate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. The Lodge (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. The Ridgeways (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Kiln Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Bank End Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Manchester Road (Linthwaite) (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. The Riverside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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