Crime Rate in Dewsbury West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewsbury West

The total recorded crimes in Dewsbury West, Kirklees, UK in March 2025 are around 225 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewsbury West crime rate of 3.96 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (9.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
Dewsbury West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garden Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Well Lane with total crimes: 6
  • St John Walk with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dewsbury West has recorded 225 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 ranking 5th 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.

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
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (124 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (111 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 126 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (220 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (137 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 202515
December 202416
November 202415
October 202420
September 202436
August 202435
July 202430
June 202450
May 202425
April 202425

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202515
January 202517
December 202413
November 202418
October 202413
September 202417
August 202424
July 202419
June 202454
May 202416
April 202417

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202511
January 202515
December 202421
November 202411
October 202422
September 202416
August 202416
July 202421
June 202424
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
June 20244

A total of 1526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025107
February 202598
January 2025113
December 2024136
November 2024112
October 2024127
September 2024124
August 2024111
July 2024126
June 2024220
May 2024115
April 2024137

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20259
January 20258
December 202419
November 202427
October 202438
September 202435
August 202438
July 202433
June 202464
May 202420
April 202432

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 202424
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 109 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202519
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 20241
July 202412
June 202426
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 224 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247
July 202422
June 202480
May 202419
April 202418

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
January 202514
December 202410
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202419
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Dewsbury West in March 2025

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

1. Garden Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Well Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. St John Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
6. Union Street (Map)
Total5
Other crime3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Victoria Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bradbury Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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