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 February 2026 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Liversedge and Gomersal crime rate of 7.40 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
Liversedge and Gomersal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eddercliff Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Shirley Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Bookers Field 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Liversedge and Gomersal)CrimesRank (Liversedge and Gomersal)CrimesRank (Liversedge and Gomersal)
Dewsbury EastNA NA4,291 24,490 1
DaltonNA NA4,580 14,265 2
NewsomeNA NA4,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury WestNA NA3,386 43,359 4
Batley WestNA NA3,110 53,201 5
AshbrowNA NA2,808 62,623 8
GreenheadNA NA2,691 72,689 7
CleckheatonNA NA2,066 102,355 9
HeckmondwikeNA NA2,202 92,322 10
Crosland Moor and NethertonNA NA1,851 141,965 11
Birstall and BirkenshawNA NA1,998 111,847 13
Dewsbury SouthNA NA1,921 121,945 12
AlmondburyNA NA1,890 131,505 18
GolcarNA NA1,750 151,833 14
MirfieldNA NA1,611 181,801 15
LindleyNA NA1,749 161,732 16
Batley EastNA NA1,655 171,584 17
Colne ValleyNA NA1,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley NorthNA NA1,385 191,227 20
Holme Valley SouthNA NA1,189 211,157 21
KirkburtonNA NA777 23905 22
Denby DaleNA NA936 22879 23

Liversedge and Gomersal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202616
December 202510
November 202515
October 202515
September 20258
August 202510
July 202513
June 202510
May 202511
April 20253
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 976 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202676
January 202657
December 202569
November 202588
October 202573
September 202567
August 202574
July 2025113
June 202580
May 202567
April 202589
March 202571
February 202552

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20268
December 20259
November 20259
October 20259
September 202515
August 202520
July 202526
June 202510
May 202512
April 202517
March 202514
February 20257

A total of 391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202651
January 202624
December 202518
November 202537
October 202537
September 202525
August 202525
July 202521
June 202529
May 202529
April 202553
March 202526
February 202516

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20268
December 202514
November 202517
October 202518
September 20256
August 202513
July 202511
June 202511
May 202512
April 202515
March 202516
February 202512

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20258
November 20258
October 20256
September 20256
August 202511
July 20258
June 202511
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202626
December 20258
November 20257
October 202511
September 202517
August 202510
July 202510
June 20255
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202613
December 20256
November 20257
October 20256
September 20259
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20257
November 20254
October 20255
September 20257
August 20254
July 20253
June 20256
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 202512

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
September 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20254
November 20255
October 20257
September 20251
August 20255
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Liversedge and Gomersal in February 2026

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

1. Eddercliff Crescent (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Shirley Terrace (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
3. Bookers Field (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Listerdale (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Fifth Avenue West (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Mark Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Butts Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shirley Walk (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
10. Sampson Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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