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 May 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Liversedge and Gomersal crime rate of 6.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-24.72% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-45.28% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
Liversedge and Gomersal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Listing Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Prospect Road with total crimes: 6
  • Stubley Road 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 areas in the Kirklees.

    • 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 areas in the Kirklees.

  • 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 May 2025 the Liversedge and Gomersal has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 6.96 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Liversedge and Gomersal)CrimesRank (Liversedge and Gomersal)CrimesRank (Liversedge and Gomersal)
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
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
Lindley122 181,749 161,732 16
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

Liversedge and Gomersal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (53 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 202512
January 202515
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 1073 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202589
March 202571
February 202552
January 202563
December 2024107
November 202466
October 202468
September 202469
August 202472
July 202486
June 2024176
May 202487

A total of 398 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202553
March 202526
February 202516
January 202523
December 202419
November 202442
October 202434
September 20249
August 202440
July 202439
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 202514
February 20257
January 202512
December 202411
November 202414
October 202417
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 202418

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202516
February 202512
January 202512
December 202411
November 202416
October 202416
September 202411
August 202419
July 202410
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202415
September 202413
August 202412
July 202420
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 202418
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 202415
October 20245
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20246
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20245
July 20249

High Crime Locations Liversedge and Gomersal in May 2025

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

1. Listing Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Prospect Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Stubley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Well Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Harepark Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Valley Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
7. Spen Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Twelfth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Healds Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Butts Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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