Crime Rate in Lindley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lindley

The total recorded crimes in Lindley, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lindley crime rate of 1.86 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 Lindley, encompassing approximately 49,944 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-19.12% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lindley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Cadogan Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Raynor Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Lindley?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Lindley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 1749 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lindley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Lindley had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 1,732 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lindley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lindley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lindley has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 20th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Lindley crimes were 1,749. The crime rate of Lindley in 2024 was 35.02 (year) or 2.92 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lindley were around 1,732 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.68 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lindley)CrimesRank (Lindley)CrimesRank (Lindley)
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
Holme Valley South114 181,189 211,157 21
Colne Valley93 211,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley North110 191,385 191,227 20
Kirkburton84 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale85 22936 22879 23

Lindley 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 55 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202511
April 202515
March 20258
February 20251
January 20258
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 202420
August 202414

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 202512
January 20257
December 202416
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 656 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202568
May 202548
April 202570
March 202550
February 202548
January 202549
December 202449
November 202456
October 202448
September 202458
August 202457

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202511
April 202515
March 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 202515
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20253

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202516
April 202516
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 20244
November 202412
October 202416
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
October 20241

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 202421

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Lindley in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Cadogan Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Raynor Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Harp Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Weather Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Wilmar Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Warren House Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pavilion View (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brewery Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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