Crime Rate in Dewsbury West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewsbury West

The total recorded crimes in Dewsbury West, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 264 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewsbury West crime rate of 4.64 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (4.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (30.30% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dewsbury West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duke Street with total crimes: 10
  • Crescent Walk with total crimes: 10
  • Fir Grove 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 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 May 2025 the Dewsbury West has recorded 264 crimes with crime rate of 4.64 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dewsbury West)CrimesRank (Dewsbury West)CrimesRank (Dewsbury West)
Dewsbury East306 34,291 24,490 1
Dalton369 14,580 14,265 2
Newsome324 24,008 34,232 3
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202517
February 202511
January 202515
December 202421
November 202411
October 202422
September 202416
August 202416
July 202421
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
June 20244

A total of 262 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202520
February 202515
January 202517
December 202413
November 202418
October 202413
September 202417
August 202424
July 202419
June 202454
May 202416

A total of 227 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247
July 202422
June 202480
May 202419

A total of 1610 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 123.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025113
April 2025108
March 2025107
February 202598
January 2025113
December 2024136
November 2024112
October 2024127
September 2024124
August 2024111
July 2024126
June 2024220
May 2024115

A total of 319 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202524
March 202517
February 202512
January 202515
December 202416
November 202415
October 202420
September 202436
August 202435
July 202430
June 202450
May 202425

A total of 121 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 202519
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 20241
July 202412
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 385 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202533
March 202518
February 20259
January 20258
December 202419
November 202427
October 202438
September 202435
August 202438
July 202433
June 202464
May 202420

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 202514
January 202514
December 202410
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202419
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Dewsbury West in May 2025

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

1. Duke Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Crescent Walk (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fir Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Bradbury Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
5. The Oval (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Alexandra Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hanover Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
8. Burgh Mill Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Northstead (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. School Grove (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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