Crime Rate in Dewsbury South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewsbury South

The total recorded crimes in Dewsbury South, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 146 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewsbury South crime rate of 3.95 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 Dewsbury South, encompassing approximately 36,974 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Dewsbury South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Douglas Street with total crimes: 7
  • Mountain Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dewsbury South?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Dewsbury South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 1921 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Dewsbury South had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 1,945 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dewsbury South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dewsbury South has recorded 146 crimes with crime rate of 3.95 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Dewsbury South crimes were 1,921. The crime rate of Dewsbury South in 2024 was 51.96 (year) or 4.33 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dewsbury South were around 1,945 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.60 (year) or 4.38 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dewsbury South)CrimesRank (Dewsbury South)CrimesRank (Dewsbury South)
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
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

Dewsbury South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Public order 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 69 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 (69 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 816 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 202560
March 202599
February 202569
January 202569
December 202473
November 202458
October 202482
September 202465
August 202469
July 202484

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202515
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 202417
September 202411
August 202420
July 202410

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 202413
November 202413
October 202416
September 20247
August 20249
July 202421

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202514
February 20257
January 202518
December 20249
November 20249
October 202418
September 20249
August 202415
July 20246

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Dewsbury South in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Douglas Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Mountain Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Kertland Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Glebe Gate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Edge Top Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Mountain Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. The Combs (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Maynes Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
10. Valley Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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