Crime Rate in Colne Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colne Valley

The total recorded crimes in Colne Valley, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colne Valley crime rate of 7.83 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (7.50% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Colne Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Bents Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Dirker Bank Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Colne Valley has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 7.83 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colne Valley)CrimesRank (Colne Valley)CrimesRank (Colne Valley)
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
Cleckheaton174 102,066 102,355 9
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
Holme Valley South102 201,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton53 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale79 22936 22879 23

Colne Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202524
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 539 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202540
March 202540
February 202535
January 202524
December 202431
November 202429
October 202441
September 202441
August 202438
July 202459
June 202476
May 202442

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412
July 202414
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410
July 202424
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 202411
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20257
January 202514
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
May 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Colne Valley in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Bents Lane (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Dirker Bank Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Manchester Road (Marsden) (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Grange Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bargate (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hillside View (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Crofton Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Ridgeways (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Tudor Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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