Crime Rate in Dewsbury East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewsbury East

The total recorded crimes in Dewsbury East, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 315 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewsbury East crime rate of 7.73 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (141) incidents (-5.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-17.95% decrease)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (-13.89% decrease)
Dewsbury East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westgate with total crimes: 16
  • Market Street with total crimes: 15
  • Smallwood Road with total crimes: 11

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 July 2025 the Dewsbury East has recorded 315 crimes with crime rate of 7.73 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dewsbury East)CrimesRank (Dewsbury East)CrimesRank (Dewsbury East)
Dalton284 44,580 14,265 2
Dewsbury West348 13,386 43,359 4
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 East 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 141 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (149 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 20256
April 20258
March 202514
February 202515
January 20254
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202517
April 202517
March 202514
February 202518
January 202510
December 20249
November 202423
October 202419
September 202429
August 202419

A total of 1513 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 126.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025141
June 2025149
May 2025122
April 2025126
March 2025138
February 2025121
January 2025115
December 2024112
November 2024102
October 2024124
September 2024123
August 2024140

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 379 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202536
May 202537
April 202527
March 202531
February 202524
January 202526
December 202424
November 202423
October 202431
September 202438
August 202451

A total of 250 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202520
May 202522
April 202527
March 202520
February 202519
January 202514
December 202425
November 202414
October 202421
September 202426
August 202421

A total of 109 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20258
April 202512
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 202412
November 20249
October 202410
September 202415
August 202421

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202539
May 202535
April 202531
March 202539
February 202518
January 202515
December 202425
November 202431
October 202438
September 202426
August 202440

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202521
May 202528
April 202529
March 202528
February 202514
January 202537
December 202424
November 202417
October 202425
September 202421
August 202429

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202510
April 20259
March 202511
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202422
October 202433
September 20248
August 202418

High Crime Locations Dewsbury East in July 2025

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

1. Westgate (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Smallwood Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Railway Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Craig-Y-Don (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. A638 (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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