Crime Rate in Dewsbury East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewsbury East

The total recorded crimes in Dewsbury East, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 306 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewsbury East crime rate of 7.51 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 East, encompassing approximately 40,763 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (122) incidents (-3.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (12.90% increase)
Dewsbury East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westgate with total crimes: 28
  • Princess Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9

How safe is Dewsbury East?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Dewsbury East reported a higher crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 4,291 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dewsbury East witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Dewsbury East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kirklees average, with 4,490 crimes compared to 2,260. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dewsbury East witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dewsbury East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dewsbury East has recorded 306 crimes with crime rate of 7.51 ranking 3th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Dewsbury East crimes were 4,291. The crime rate of Dewsbury East in 2024 was 105.26 (year) or 8.77 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dewsbury East were around 4,490 crimes with yearly crime rate of 110.15 (year) or 9.18 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dewsbury East)CrimesRank (Dewsbury East)CrimesRank (Dewsbury East)
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
Dewsbury South146 161,921 121,945 12
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (122 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (126 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (138 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 121 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (124 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (140 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 144 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (334 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (129 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 488 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202531
March 202539
February 202518
January 202515
December 202425
November 202431
October 202438
September 202426
August 202440
July 202431
June 2024108
May 202451

A total of 1830 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 140.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025122
April 2025126
March 2025138
February 2025121
January 2025115
December 2024112
November 2024102
October 2024124
September 2024123
August 2024140
July 2024144
June 2024334
May 2024129

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202514
February 202518
January 202510
December 20249
November 202423
October 202419
September 202429
August 202419
July 202416
June 202438
May 202412

A total of 218 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202511
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202422
October 202433
September 20248
August 202418
July 202411
June 202442
May 202422

A total of 486 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202527
March 202531
February 202524
January 202526
December 202424
November 202423
October 202431
September 202438
August 202451
July 202435
June 202492
May 202447

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202514
February 202515
January 20254
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 147 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249
July 202416
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 369 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202529
March 202528
February 202514
January 202537
December 202424
November 202417
October 202425
September 202421
August 202429
July 202417
June 202446
May 202454

A total of 309 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202527
March 202520
February 202519
January 202514
December 202425
November 202414
October 202421
September 202426
August 202421
July 202431
June 202440
May 202429

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 202412
November 20249
October 202410
September 202415
August 202421
July 202411
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
June 20248
May 20246

High Crime Locations Dewsbury East in May 2025

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

1. Westgate (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Burglary3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Princess Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Corporation Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Windsor Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
6. Aldams Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Robbery1
7. Eightlands Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Railway Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
10. Coates Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1

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