Crime Rate in Lindley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lindley

The total recorded crimes in Lindley, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lindley crime rate of 2.44 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Lindley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belton Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Union Street with total crimes: 5
  • M62 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 May 2025 the Lindley has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lindley)CrimesRank (Lindley)CrimesRank (Lindley)
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
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
Kirkburton53 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale79 22936 22879 23

Lindley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 809 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202570
March 202550
February 202548
January 202549
December 202449
November 202456
October 202448
September 202458
August 202457
July 202471
June 2024148
May 202457

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 20258
February 20251
January 20258
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 202420
August 202414
July 20249
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 20244
November 202412
October 202416
September 202417
August 202419
July 202417
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 202414
July 20245
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 202421
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
October 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 202512
January 20257
December 202416
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 202424
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lindley in May 2025

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

1. Belton Grove (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Union Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. M62 (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pavilion View (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Royds Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Cross Firs Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Chesil Bank (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
10. Smithy Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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