Crime Rate in Liversedge and Gomersal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Liversedge and Gomersal

The total recorded crimes in Liversedge and Gomersal, Kirklees, UK in March 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Liversedge and Gomersal crime rate of 6.84 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 Liversedge and Gomersal, encompassing approximately 24,985 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (36.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
Liversedge and Gomersal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Butts Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Liversedge and Gomersal?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Liversedge and Gomersal reported a higher crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 2,533 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Liversedge and Gomersal witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Liversedge and Gomersal experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kirklees average, with 2,816 crimes compared to 2,260. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Liversedge and Gomersal witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kirklees, Liversedge and Gomersal has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Liversedge and Gomersal Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Liversedge and Gomersal has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 6.84 ranking 8th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Liversedge and Gomersal crimes were 2,533. The crime rate of Liversedge and Gomersal in 2024 was 101.38 (year) or 8.45 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Liversedge and Gomersal were around 2,816 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.70 (year) or 9.39 (month) ranking 6 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
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
Kirkburton52 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale83 22936 22879 23

Liversedge and Gomersal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 107 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (176 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 202418
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 202430
May 20249
April 202414

A total of 176 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202415
September 202413
August 202412
July 202420
June 202412
May 202412
April 202426

A total of 980 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202571
February 202552
January 202563
December 2024107
November 202466
October 202468
September 202469
August 202472
July 202486
June 2024176
May 202487
April 202463

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 202512
December 202411
November 202416
October 202416
September 202411
August 202419
July 202410
June 202434
May 202418
April 202426

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202516
January 202523
December 202419
November 202442
October 202434
September 20249
August 202440
July 202439
June 202442
May 202426
April 202456

A total of 96 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 202515
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
January 202512
December 202411
November 202414
October 202417
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 202418
April 202419

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 202415
October 20245
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 202410
November 202412
October 20242
September 20243
August 202413
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 202422

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202416
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20245
July 20249

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20246
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Liversedge and Gomersal in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Butts Hill (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
4. Upper Barker Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Miry Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Firthcliffe Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Thirteenth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Fifth Avenue West (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lincs Wold (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Firthcliffe Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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