Crime Rate in Dewsbury South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewsbury South

The total recorded crimes in Dewsbury South, Kirklees, UK in March 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewsbury South crime rate of 4.33 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Dewsbury South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Slaithwaite Close with total crimes: 7
  • Edge Top Road with total crimes: 6

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 March 2025 the Dewsbury South has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 10th 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.

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
Crosland Moor and Netherton157 121,851 141,965 11
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

Dewsbury South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (184 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202599
February 202569
January 202569
December 202473
November 202458
October 202482
September 202465
August 202469
July 202484
June 2024184
May 202488
April 202485

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
January 202518
December 20249
November 20249
October 202418
September 20249
August 202415
July 20246
June 202466
May 20246
April 202417

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 202417
September 202411
August 202420
July 202410
June 202444
May 202416
April 202414

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 202418
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 202418
May 202415
April 20247

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 202413
November 202413
October 202416
September 20247
August 20249
July 202421
June 202444
May 202428
April 202418

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Valley Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
2. Slaithwaite Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Edge Top Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. Mountain Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. Lees Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Nursery Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
7. Broad Way Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Whitley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Edge Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

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