Crime Rate in Greenhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenhead

The total recorded crimes in Greenhead, Kirklees, UK in March 2025 are around 209 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenhead crime rate of 3.48 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (-3.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
Greenhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Street with total crimes: 12
  • St John'S Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Brow Road with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Greenhead has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 3.48 ranking 6th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirklees)CrimesRank (Kirklees)CrimesRank (Kirklees)
Dewsbury East320 24,291 24,490 1
Dalton331 14,580 14,265 2
Newsome314 34,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury West225 53,386 43,359 4
Batley West275 43,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal171 82,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow208 72,808 62,623 8
Cleckheaton166 92,066 102,355 9
Heckmondwike159 112,202 92,322 10
Dewsbury South160 101,921 121,945 12
Crosland Moor and Netherton157 121,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw146 131,998 111,847 13
Almondbury141 161,890 131,505 18
Golcar141 151,750 151,833 14
Mirfield146 141,611 181,801 15
Lindley109 181,749 161,732 16
Batley East124 171,655 171,584 17
Colne Valley91 201,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley North84 211,385 191,227 20
Holme Valley South108 191,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton52 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale83 22936 22879 23

Greenhead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (218 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (97 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025105
February 2025109
January 202594
December 202473
November 202477
October 2024102
September 202494
August 202494
July 202498
June 2024218
May 202496
April 202497

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415
October 202437
September 202423
August 202417
July 202421
June 202424
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 220 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20257
January 202511
December 202418
November 202414
October 202419
September 202426
August 202416
July 202412
June 202444
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20253
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 202425
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202513
January 202513
December 20248
November 202412
October 20246
September 202410
August 202415
July 202412
June 202448
May 20245
April 202415

A total of 95 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 243 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202523
January 202514
December 202413
November 202418
October 202423
September 202416
August 202420
July 202415
June 202454
May 202419
April 202411

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202521
January 202514
December 202420
November 20249
October 202416
September 202418
August 202422
July 202412
June 202430
May 202417
April 202413

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 202516
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 202418
August 202411
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Greenhead in March 2025

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

1. Cedar Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
2. St John'S Drive (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Brow Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Greenhead Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Hollin Avenue (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lynndale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Mitre Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
8. Luck Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Mount Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Springwood Hall Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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