Crime Rate in Mirfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mirfield

The total recorded crimes in Mirfield, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mirfield crime rate of 4.39 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 Mirfield, encompassing approximately 28,903 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-26.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Mirfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Northway with total crimes: 4

How safe is Mirfield?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Mirfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 1611 crimes compared to 2243.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mirfield recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Mirfield had fewer crimes than the Kirklees average, with 1,801 crimes compared to 2,260. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mirfield recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mirfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mirfield has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 4.39 ranking 17th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Mirfield crimes were 1,611. The crime rate of Mirfield in 2024 was 55.74 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mirfield were around 1,801 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.31 (year) or 5.19 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mirfield)CrimesRank (Mirfield)CrimesRank (Mirfield)
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
Lindley93 201,749 161,732 16
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

Mirfield 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 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202526
May 202510
April 202513
March 202512
February 202515
January 20259
December 202416
November 202412
October 20248
September 20248
August 202416

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20259
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 202514
April 202517
March 202513
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 685 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202583
May 202569
April 202551
March 202565
February 202544
January 202560
December 202473
November 202448
October 202451
September 202448
August 202432

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20259
April 20259
March 20252
February 202518
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 202512
April 20257
March 202513
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20255
April 20259
March 202516
February 202512
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
August 20246

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Mirfield in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Northway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Littlemoor Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Calder View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Royd Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
7. Coppin Hall Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. James Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Back Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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