Crime Rate in Golcar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Golcar

The total recorded crimes in Golcar, Kirklees, UK in February 2026 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Golcar crime rate of 4.34 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-18.97% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Golcar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 6
  • New Street with total crimes: 6
  • Navigation Rise with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Golcar)CrimesRank (Golcar)CrimesRank (Golcar)
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
Dewsbury SouthNA NA1,921 121,945 12
AlmondburyNA NA1,890 131,505 18
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

Golcar 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 47 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 812 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202658
December 202555
November 202546
October 202567
September 202565
August 202562
July 202565
June 202576
May 202586
April 202588
March 202554
February 202543

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202612
December 202523
November 202535
October 202514
September 202515
August 20254
July 20256
June 202510
May 202511
April 202515
March 202523
February 20258

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20265
December 20255
November 20255
October 202514
September 20259
August 202516
July 202510
June 202511
May 202515
April 202514
March 202511
February 20257

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20262
December 20257
November 20254
October 20255
September 20257
August 20253
July 20258
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20259

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20264
December 20251
November 202517
October 202512
September 202515
August 202516
July 20259
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 20268
December 20256
November 20257
October 20257
September 20257
August 202515
July 202514
June 202520
May 202511
April 202517
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202616
December 20257
November 20258
October 20256
September 20256
August 20255
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 202512
March 20258
February 202511

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202610
December 202513
November 202511
October 20256
September 20259
August 20251
July 202511
June 202510
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 20255
November 20251
October 20255
September 20258
August 20254
July 20253
June 20259
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20252
November 20254
October 20255
September 20253
August 20258
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257

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

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
August 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251

High Crime Locations Golcar in February 2026

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

1. Market Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. New Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Navigation Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
5. Redwing Crescent (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Public order2
6. Botham Hall Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southern Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
8. Josephine Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Hexham Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Elmfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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