Crime Rate in Golcar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Golcar

The total recorded crimes in Golcar, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Golcar crime rate of 4.69 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 Golcar, encompassing approximately 28,599 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-14.47% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Golcar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill View with total crimes: 14
  • Market Street with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Golcar?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Golcar demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 1750 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Golcar recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Golcar had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 1,833 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Golcar recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kirklees, Golcar has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Golcar Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Golcar has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 4.69 ranking 15th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Golcar crimes were 1,750. The crime rate of Golcar in 2024 was 61.19 (year) or 5.10 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Golcar were around 1,833 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.09 (year) or 5.34 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Golcar)CrimesRank (Golcar)CrimesRank (Golcar)
Dewsbury East315 24,291 24,490 1
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
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

Golcar 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 65 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202515
April 202514
March 202511
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 202412
October 202415
September 20249
August 202416

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202511
April 202517
March 202511
February 20254
January 202513
December 20245
November 202413
October 202414
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 804 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202576
May 202586
April 202588
March 202554
February 202543
January 202564
December 202472
November 202446
October 202471
September 202468
August 202471

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 202512
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 202411
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 202413
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202511
April 202515
March 202523
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 202421
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Golcar in July 2025

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

1. Mill View (Map)
Total14
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
2. Market Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
5. Woodville Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Elmfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Royal Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Laburnum Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ray Gate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Francis Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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