Crime Rate in Dewsbury West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewsbury West

The total recorded crimes in Dewsbury West, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 348 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewsbury West crime rate of 6.12 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 West, encompassing approximately 56,839 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (183) incidents (39.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (95.00% increase)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
Dewsbury West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duke Street with total crimes: 11
  • Crow Nest View with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Dewsbury West?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Dewsbury West reported a higher crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 3,386 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dewsbury West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Dewsbury West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kirklees average, with 3,359 crimes compared to 2,260. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dewsbury West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kirklees, Dewsbury West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Dewsbury West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dewsbury West has recorded 348 crimes with crime rate of 6.12 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Dewsbury West crimes were 3,386. The crime rate of Dewsbury West in 2024 was 59.57 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dewsbury West were around 3,359 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.10 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dewsbury West)CrimesRank (Dewsbury West)CrimesRank (Dewsbury West)
Dewsbury East315 24,291 24,490 1
Dalton284 44,580 14,265 2
Newsome302 34,008 34,232 3
Batley West221 53,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal212 62,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow196 82,808 62,623 8
Greenhead206 72,691 72,689 7
Cleckheaton173 92,066 102,355 9
Heckmondwike150 142,202 92,322 10
Almondbury171 101,890 131,505 18
Crosland Moor and Netherton160 121,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw133 161,998 111,847 13
Dewsbury South161 111,921 121,945 12
Batley East150 131,655 171,584 17
Golcar134 151,750 151,833 14
Mirfield127 171,611 181,801 15
Lindley93 201,749 161,732 16
Holme Valley South114 181,189 211,157 21
Colne Valley93 211,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley North110 191,385 191,227 20
Kirkburton84 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale85 22936 22879 23

Dewsbury West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 183 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (131 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (113 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (107 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (113 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 136 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (127 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202525
May 202520
April 202516
March 202520
February 202515
January 202517
December 202413
November 202418
October 202413

A total of 1228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 122.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025183
June 2025131
May 2025113
April 2025108
March 2025107
February 202598
January 2025113
December 2024136
November 2024112
October 2024127

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202527
May 202524
April 202524
March 202517
February 202512
January 202515
December 202416
November 202415
October 202420

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202514
April 202517
March 202517
February 202511
January 202515
December 202421
November 202411
October 202422

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202520
May 202543
April 202533
March 202518
February 20259
January 20258
December 202419
November 202427
October 202438

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 202514
January 202514
December 202410
November 202412
October 202415

A total of 91 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 202519
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 202413

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

High Crime Locations Dewsbury West in July 2025

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

1. Duke Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Crow Nest View (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Crescent Walk (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
5. Pilgrim Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Heron Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
8. Bradbury Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cornfield (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
10. Brook Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting1

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