Crime Rate in Holme Valley North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holme Valley North

The total recorded crimes in Holme Valley North, Kirklees, UK in February 2026 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holme Valley North crime rate of 9.77 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 Holme Valley North, encompassing approximately 10,844 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (59.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Holme Valley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Thirstin Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Holme Valley North?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Holme Valley North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 1385 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Holme Valley North recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Holme Valley North had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 1,227 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Holme Valley North recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holme Valley North Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Holme Valley North crimes were 1,385. The crime rate of Holme Valley North in 2024 was 127.72 (year) or 10.64 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holme Valley North were around 1,227 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.15 (year) or 9.43 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Holme Valley North)CrimesRank (Holme Valley North)CrimesRank (Holme Valley North)
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
HeckmondwikeNA NA2,202 92,322 10
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 SouthNA NA1,189 211,157 21
KirkburtonNA NA777 23905 22
Denby DaleNA NA936 22879 23

Holme Valley North 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202614
December 20258
November 202515
October 202513
September 20255
August 202520
July 202513
June 202514
May 202529
April 202516
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20257
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202627
December 202550
November 202535
October 202531
September 202545
August 202549
July 202539
June 202535
May 202566
April 202543
March 202542
February 202547

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
December 202516
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20255
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20263
December 202510
November 20259
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 202514
June 202511
May 202511
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
December 20253
November 20258
October 20258
September 20255
August 20257
July 20258
June 20252
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20257
November 20251
October 20255
September 20256
August 20251
July 20258
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 202513
November 20254
October 20257
September 20259
August 202510
July 202515
June 20257
May 20256
April 202517
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20265
December 202512
November 202511
October 20252
September 20258
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
March 202510
February 20252

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20258
November 20253
October 20255
September 20255
August 20257
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 202513

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
September 20251
May 20252
February 20255

High Crime Locations Holme Valley North in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Thirstin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Croft Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bradshaw Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Lombardy Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Oldfield Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Moorland View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Chaucer Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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