Crime Rate in Greenhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenhead

The total recorded crimes in Greenhead, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 206 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenhead 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 Greenhead, encompassing approximately 59,972 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
Greenhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Close with total crimes: 9
  • Reinwood Road with total crimes: 9
  • Back Clifton Road 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 July 2025 the Greenhead has recorded 206 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenhead)CrimesRank (Greenhead)CrimesRank (Greenhead)
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
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
Golcar134 151,750 151,833 14
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

Greenhead 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202519
May 202527
April 202518
March 202517
February 202523
January 202514
December 202413
November 202418
October 202423
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202518
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415
October 202437
September 202423
August 202417

A total of 1166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 2025133
May 202595
April 202595
March 2025105
February 2025109
January 202594
December 202473
November 202477
October 2024102
September 202494
August 202494

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202520
May 202517
April 202510
March 20259
February 202521
January 202514
December 202420
November 20249
October 202416
September 202418
August 202422

A total of 98 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20256
January 202516
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 202418
August 202411

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202518
May 202513
April 20259
March 20255
February 20259
January 20253
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 202425
August 202411

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202522
May 202511
April 20259
March 202520
February 20257
January 202511
December 202418
November 202414
October 202419
September 202426
August 202416

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 202516
February 202513
January 202513
December 20248
November 202412
October 20246
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Greenhead in July 2025

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

1. Norfolk Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
2. Reinwood Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Back Clifton Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
4. Hollin Avenue (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Binham Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Other theft3
6. Greenhead Court (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Park Drive South (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Lawrence Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. West View Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Back Greenhead Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1

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