Crime Rate in Greenhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenhead

The total recorded crimes in Greenhead, Kirklees, UK in February 2026 are around 179 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenhead crime rate of 2.98 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 Greenhead, encompassing approximately 59,972 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (-7.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (-44.12% decrease)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Greenhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Close with total crimes: 18
  • Cedar Street with total crimes: 9
  • Park Drive South with total crimes: 8

How safe is Greenhead?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Greenhead reported a higher crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 2,691 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Greenhead witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Greenhead experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kirklees average, with 2,689 crimes compared to 2,260. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Greenhead witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kirklees, Greenhead has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Greenhead Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Greenhead crimes were 2,691. The crime rate of Greenhead in 2024 was 44.87 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenhead were around 2,689 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.84 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Greenhead)CrimesRank (Greenhead)CrimesRank (Greenhead)
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
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

Greenhead 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 90 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (97 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (92 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (133 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (95 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (105 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 109 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20268
December 202518
November 202518
October 202524
September 20258
August 20258
July 202516
June 202517
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 1283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202690
January 202697
December 2025117
November 202596
October 202587
September 202572
August 202592
July 202595
June 2025133
May 202595
April 202595
March 2025105
February 2025109

A total of 203 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202614
December 202519
November 202516
October 202519
September 202517
August 202520
July 202512
June 202520
May 202517
April 202510
March 20259
February 202521

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202615
December 202513
November 20258
October 202532
September 202518
August 202523
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 202516
February 202513

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 20257
November 202510
October 20258
September 20255
August 20258
July 20255
June 20257
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202614
December 20255
November 202516
October 202511
September 20259
August 202513
July 20259
June 202522
May 202511
April 20259
March 202520
February 20257

A total of 307 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202634
December 202522
November 202518
October 202514
September 202526
August 202542
July 202528
June 202519
May 202527
April 202518
March 202517
February 202523

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202635
December 20254
November 202513
October 202522
September 202512
August 202516
July 202520
June 202518
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202613
December 20254
November 20256
October 202517
September 20256
August 202512
July 20256
June 202518
May 202513
April 20259
March 20255
February 20259

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
November 20257
October 202511
September 20252
August 20252
July 20256
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20255
September 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
February 20254

High Crime Locations Greenhead in February 2026

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

1. Norfolk Close (Map)
Total18
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Cedar Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Park Drive South (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Croft Cottage Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Horse Shoe Yard (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cobcroft Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
7. Greenhouse Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clay Butts (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Newland Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Blacker Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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