Crime Rate in Greenhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenhead

The total recorded crimes in Greenhead, Kirklees, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
Greenhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunnyside with total crimes: 12
  • Norfolk Close with total crimes: 9
  • Edgerton Grove Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Greenhead has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 3.48 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenhead)CrimesRank (Greenhead)CrimesRank (Greenhead)
Dewsbury East306 34,291 24,490 1
Dalton369 14,580 14,265 2
Newsome324 24,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury West264 43,386 43,359 4
Batley West225 53,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal174 92,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow215 62,808 62,623 8
Heckmondwike194 82,202 92,322 10
Cleckheaton174 102,066 102,355 9
Crosland Moor and Netherton172 111,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw172 121,998 111,847 13
Dewsbury South146 161,921 121,945 12
Almondbury157 131,890 131,505 18
Golcar153 141,750 151,833 14
Mirfield147 151,611 181,801 15
Lindley122 181,749 161,732 16
Batley East103 191,655 171,584 17
Holme Valley North134 171,385 191,227 20
Colne Valley88 211,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley South102 201,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton53 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale79 22936 22879 23

Greenhead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202518
March 202517
February 202523
January 202514
December 202413
November 202418
October 202423
September 202416
August 202420
July 202415
June 202454
May 202419

A total of 1350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 103.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202595
March 2025105
February 2025109
January 202594
December 202473
November 202477
October 2024102
September 202494
August 202494
July 202498
June 2024218
May 202496

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202520
February 20257
January 202511
December 202418
November 202414
October 202419
September 202426
August 202416
July 202412
June 202444
May 202415

A total of 215 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 20259
February 202521
January 202514
December 202420
November 20249
October 202416
September 202418
August 202422
July 202412
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20256
January 202516
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 202418
August 202411
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415
October 202437
September 202423
August 202417
July 202421
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202516
February 202513
January 202513
December 20248
November 202412
October 20246
September 202410
August 202415
July 202412
June 202448
May 20245

A total of 103 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20255
February 20259
January 20253
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 202425
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Greenhead in May 2025

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

1. Sunnyside (Map)
Total12
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order3
2. Norfolk Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
3. Edgerton Grove Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. St Johns Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
5. Mitre Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Corby Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Clay Butts (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Birkby Fold (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gledholt Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. New Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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