Crime Rate in Kirkburton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkburton

The total recorded crimes in Kirkburton, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkburton crime rate of 8.42 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 Kirkburton, encompassing approximately 6,294 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Kirkburton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Meadows with total crimes: 4
  • Park Side with total crimes: 4
  • Highgate Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kirkburton?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Kirkburton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 777 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kirkburton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Kirkburton had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 905 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kirkburton recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kirkburton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kirkburton has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 8.42 ranking 23th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkburton crimes were 777. The crime rate of Kirkburton in 2024 was 123.43 (year) or 10.29 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkburton were around 905 crimes with yearly crime rate of 143.77 (year) or 11.98 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkburton)CrimesRank (Kirkburton)CrimesRank (Kirkburton)
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
Greenhead209 72,691 72,689 7
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
Denby Dale79 22936 22879 23

Kirkburton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202532
February 202526
January 202518
December 202424
November 202422
October 202432
September 202416
August 202427
July 202431
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 202517
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Kirkburton in May 2025

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

1. Woodland Meadows (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Park Side (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Highgate Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crangle Fields (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stocks Moor Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hey Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Moor Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bedford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Penistone Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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