Crime Rate in Crosland Moor and Netherton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton

The total recorded crimes in Crosland Moor and Netherton, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crosland Moor and Netherton crime rate of 3.43 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 Crosland Moor and Netherton, encompassing approximately 50,134 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Crosland Moor and Netherton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crosland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Mount Street with total crimes: 7
  • Ivy Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Crosland Moor and Netherton?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Crosland Moor and Netherton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 1851 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Crosland Moor and Netherton had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 1,965 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Crosland Moor and Netherton witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kirklees, Crosland Moor and Netherton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Crosland Moor and Netherton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crosland Moor and Netherton has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 11th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Crosland Moor and Netherton crimes were 1,851. The crime rate of Crosland Moor and Netherton in 2024 was 36.92 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crosland Moor and Netherton were around 1,965 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.19 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crosland Moor and Netherton)CrimesRank (Crosland Moor and Netherton)CrimesRank (Crosland Moor and Netherton)
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
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

Crosland Moor and Netherton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (166 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1058 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202570
March 202575
February 202576
January 202592
December 202467
November 202471
October 202456
September 202462
August 202478
July 202471
June 2024166
May 202489

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 202515
February 202514
January 20259
December 202412
November 20248
October 202414
September 202414
August 20245
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20259
February 202511
January 20256
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202413
August 202418
July 202414
June 202432
May 202415

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 202418
October 20248
September 202413
August 20247
July 202418
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 202414
November 202411
October 202411
September 202418
August 202413
July 20248
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20241
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 202515
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
September 20243
August 20249
July 202413
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246

High Crime Locations Crosland Moor and Netherton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Crosland Moor and Netherton postcode area is presented below.

1. Crosland Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Mount Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Ivy Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
4. Fair Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oxford Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Burbeary Road (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fenton Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cartwright Gardens (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mill Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Milner Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1

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