Crime Rate in Heckmondwike: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heckmondwike

The total recorded crimes in Heckmondwike, Kirklees, UK in March 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heckmondwike crime rate of 3.50 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 Heckmondwike, encompassing approximately 45,478 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
Heckmondwike Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Duxbury Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is Heckmondwike?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Heckmondwike demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 2202 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Heckmondwike witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heckmondwike experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kirklees average, with 2,322 crimes compared to 2,260. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heckmondwike witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kirklees, Heckmondwike has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Heckmondwike Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Heckmondwike has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 3.50 ranking 11th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Heckmondwike crimes were 2,202. The crime rate of Heckmondwike in 2024 was 48.42 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heckmondwike were around 2,322 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.06 (year) or 4.25 (month) ranking 10 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
Greenhead209 62,691 72,689 7
Cleckheaton166 92,066 102,355 9
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

Heckmondwike Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Public order 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 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 876 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202562
January 202571
December 202458
November 202464
October 202468
September 202481
August 202461
July 202467
June 2024128
May 202493
April 202463

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202520
January 202513
December 202419
November 202415
October 202429
September 202410
August 202419
July 202434
June 202444
May 202423
April 202412

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 202410
November 202421
October 202412
September 20245
August 202411
July 202425
June 202416
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 20254
December 202417
November 202413
October 20249
September 202410
August 20246
July 202411
June 202430
May 202412
April 202416

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 202413
September 202412
August 202416
July 202413
June 202420
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202513
January 202518
December 202417
November 202414
October 202421
September 202421
August 202422
July 202418
June 202436
May 202418
April 202413

A total of 99 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 202411
August 202410
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202524
January 202516
December 202420
November 202411
October 202425
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Heckmondwike in March 2025

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

1. Market Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
3. Duxbury Gardens (Map)
Total5
Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Headlands Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Northgate (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Weavers Court (Map)
Total5
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. B6117 (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Rhodes Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elm Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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