Crime Rate in Dewsbury West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewsbury West

The total recorded crimes in Dewsbury West, Kirklees, UK in February 2026 are around 195 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewsbury West crime rate of 3.43 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (3.19% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Dewsbury West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorside Place with total crimes: 6
  • Wroe Street with total crimes: 5
  • Broomer Street with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Dewsbury West)CrimesRank (Dewsbury West)CrimesRank (Dewsbury West)
Dewsbury EastNA NA4,291 24,490 1
DaltonNA NA4,580 14,265 2
NewsomeNA NA4,008 34,232 3
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
Dewsbury SouthNA NA1,921 121,945 12
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 West 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 97 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 102 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (118 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (124 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (143 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 183 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (131 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202612
December 202515
November 202516
October 202517
September 202516
August 202521
July 202513
June 202516
May 202514
April 202517
March 202517
February 202511

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202615
December 202515
November 202514
October 202518
September 202520
August 202517
July 202528
June 202525
May 202520
April 202516
March 202520
February 202515

A total of 283 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202617
December 202517
November 202520
October 202522
September 202527
August 202535
July 202532
June 202527
May 202524
April 202524
March 202517
February 202512

A total of 1526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 117.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202697
January 202694
December 2025102
November 2025108
October 2025118
September 2025124
August 2025143
July 2025183
June 2025131
May 2025113
April 2025108
March 2025107
February 202598

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20268
December 20254
November 202515
October 202511
September 20259
August 20257
July 20254
June 20259
May 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 202514

A total of 102 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20256
November 20256
October 20255
September 20259
August 20257
July 202513
June 202512
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20264
December 20253
November 20255
October 20258
September 20258
August 202517
July 202514
June 202510
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202611
December 202511
November 202510
October 202523
September 202515
August 202526
July 202539
June 202520
May 202543
April 202533
March 202518
February 20259

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20256
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20256
June 20257
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 20256
November 202511
October 202514
September 20257
August 202517
July 202512
June 202513
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20254
September 20254
August 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
March 20252

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20256
August 20251
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Dewsbury West in February 2026

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

1. Moorside Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Wroe Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Broomer Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Duke Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Northstead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
6. Quarry View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Knowles Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Clifton Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Lacey Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Crow Nest View (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.