Crime Rate in Dewsbury South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewsbury South

The total recorded crimes in Dewsbury South, Kirklees, UK in February 2026 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewsbury South crime rate of 2.89 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (5.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Dewsbury South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kertland Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Ingham Road with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Dewsbury South)CrimesRank (Dewsbury South)CrimesRank (Dewsbury South)
Dewsbury EastNA NA4,291 24,490 1
DaltonNA NA4,580 14,265 2
NewsomeNA NA4,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury WestNA NA3,386 43,359 4
Batley WestNA NA3,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and GomersalNA NA2,533 82,816 6
AshbrowNA NA2,808 62,623 8
GreenheadNA NA2,691 72,689 7
CleckheatonNA NA2,066 102,355 9
HeckmondwikeNA NA2,202 92,322 10
Crosland Moor and NethertonNA NA1,851 141,965 11
Birstall and BirkenshawNA NA1,998 111,847 13
AlmondburyNA NA1,890 131,505 18
GolcarNA NA1,750 151,833 14
MirfieldNA NA1,611 181,801 15
LindleyNA NA1,749 161,732 16
Batley EastNA NA1,655 171,584 17
Colne ValleyNA NA1,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley NorthNA NA1,385 191,227 20
Holme Valley SouthNA NA1,189 211,157 21
KirkburtonNA NA777 23905 22
Denby DaleNA NA936 22879 23

Dewsbury South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202610
December 20259
November 202515
October 20258
September 202515
August 202514
July 202522
June 202515
May 20257
April 202511
March 202515
February 20258

A total of 927 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202656
January 202653
December 202563
November 202575
October 202575
September 202578
August 202568
July 202561
June 202582
May 202588
April 202560
March 202599
February 202569

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20254
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20257
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20256
November 20258
October 20256
September 202513
August 202513
July 20259
June 20256
May 20259
April 20258
March 202514
February 20257

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20265
December 20259
November 202513
October 202514
September 202519
August 202533
July 202527
June 202513
May 202512
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 202511
September 20252
August 20255
July 20252
June 20258
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202610
December 20257
November 20254
October 20257
September 202510
August 20253
July 20258
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20255
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20254
November 20258
October 20259
September 20257
August 20254
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20253
November 20259
October 20258
September 20259
August 20254
July 20256
June 202510
May 20259
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202612
December 20258
November 20255
September 20254
August 20259
July 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Dewsbury South in February 2026

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

1. Kertland Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
3. Ingham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Turnip Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Mountain Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Mountain Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ingham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Walker Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Whitley Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grange View (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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