Crime Rate in Kirkburton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkburton

The total recorded crimes in Kirkburton, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkburton crime rate of 13.34 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-13.95% decrease)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Kirkburton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Highgate Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Wakefield Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Kirkburton has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 13.34 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkburton)CrimesRank (Kirkburton)CrimesRank (Kirkburton)
Dewsbury East315 24,291 24,490 1
Dalton284 44,580 14,265 2
Dewsbury West348 13,386 43,359 4
Newsome302 34,008 34,232 3
Batley West221 53,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal212 62,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow196 82,808 62,623 8
Greenhead206 72,691 72,689 7
Cleckheaton173 92,066 102,355 9
Heckmondwike150 142,202 92,322 10
Almondbury171 101,890 131,505 18
Crosland Moor and Netherton160 121,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw133 161,998 111,847 13
Dewsbury South161 111,921 121,945 12
Batley East150 131,655 171,584 17
Golcar134 151,750 151,833 14
Mirfield127 171,611 181,801 15
Lindley93 201,749 161,732 16
Holme Valley South114 181,189 211,157 21
Colne Valley93 211,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley North110 191,385 191,227 20
Denby Dale85 22936 22879 23

Kirkburton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202543
May 202524
April 202521
March 202532
February 202526
January 202518
December 202424
November 202422
October 202432
September 202416
August 202427

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 202517
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Mount Pleasant Lane (Map)
Total8
Burglary6
Vehicle crime2
2. Highgate Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Wakefield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Grange Ash Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Bedford Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Flockton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Kirklea (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Woodsome Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Queens Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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