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 March 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crosland Moor and Netherton crime rate of 3.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-1.32% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
Crosland Moor and Netherton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burbeary Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Fair 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Crosland Moor and Netherton has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 ranking 12th 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.

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
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
Colne Valley91 201,197 201,258 19
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

Crosland Moor and Netherton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 962 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202575
February 202576
January 202592
December 202467
November 202471
October 202456
September 202462
August 202478
July 202471
June 2024166
May 202489
April 202459

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 202414
November 202411
October 202411
September 202418
August 202413
July 20248
June 202428
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
April 20242

High Crime Locations Crosland Moor and Netherton in March 2025

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

1. Burbeary Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Fair Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wellfield Bank (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
5. Crosland Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
6. Sandene Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
7. George Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Neale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1

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