Crime Rate in Kirkburton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkburton

The total recorded crimes in Kirkburton, Kirklees, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkburton crime rate of 8.26 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Kirkburton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Side with total crimes: 6
  • Gregory Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Denby Grange Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kirkburton has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 8.26 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.

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
Heckmondwike159 112,202 92,322 10
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
Denby Dale83 22936 22879 23

Kirkburton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202526
January 202518
December 202424
November 202422
October 202432
September 202416
August 202427
July 202431
June 202448
May 202421
April 202426

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
April 20241

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202420
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247

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 March 2025

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

1. Park Side (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Gregory Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Denby Grange Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Penistone Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Turnshaw Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Highgate Crescent (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greenfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Grange Ash Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Parklands Walk (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Elder Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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