Crime Rate in Heckmondwike: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heckmondwike

The total recorded crimes in Heckmondwike, Kirklees, UK in February 2026 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heckmondwike crime rate of 2.51 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Heckmondwike Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 10
  • Harewood Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Briar Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Kirklees.

    • 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 areas in the Kirklees.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Heckmondwike)CrimesRank (Heckmondwike)CrimesRank (Heckmondwike)
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
GreenheadNA NA2,691 72,689 7
CleckheatonNA NA2,066 102,355 9
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

Heckmondwike 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 62 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (24 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 802 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202662
January 202658
December 202562
November 202565
October 202548
September 202556
August 202558
July 202563
June 202573
May 202563
April 202572
March 202560
February 202562

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20268
December 20253
November 20253
October 20256
September 202510
August 20254
July 20258
June 20253
May 20256
April 202512
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202610
December 202514
November 20258
October 20258
September 202510
August 202510
July 20257
June 20255
May 202522
April 202513
March 202510
February 202514

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20262
December 20254
November 20252
October 20259
September 202514
August 20254
July 20256
June 202514
May 20257
April 20252
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 202510
November 202516
October 202514
September 20259
August 202511
July 202510
June 202510
May 202522
April 202512
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 202510
November 202513
October 202510
September 202512
August 202513
July 202513
June 202521
May 202519
April 202524
March 202517
February 202513

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 202510
November 202510
October 202520
September 202514
August 202513
July 202521
June 202525
May 202532
April 202523
March 202518
February 202520

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20258
November 20255
October 20255
September 20251
August 20253
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20262
December 20255
November 20258
October 20259
September 202510
August 20256
July 20257
June 202514
May 202515
April 202512
March 20258
February 202524

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20254
November 20258
October 20251
September 20252
August 202510
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20257

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20255
September 20253
July 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20252
August 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Heckmondwike in February 2026

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

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
2. Harewood Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
3. Briar Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Duxbury Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cliff Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Market Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
8. B6117 (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Frank Peel Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kilpin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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