Crime Rate in Mirfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mirfield

The total recorded crimes in Mirfield, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mirfield crime rate of 5.09 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Mirfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Orlando Close with total crimes: 4
  • Oliver Gardens 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 May 2025 the Mirfield has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mirfield)CrimesRank (Mirfield)CrimesRank (Mirfield)
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
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

Mirfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202512
February 202515
January 20259
December 202416
November 202412
October 20248
September 20248
August 202416
July 202424
June 202482
May 202424

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202513
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 202411
July 202411
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 202434

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202513
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202411
July 202414
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 741 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202551
March 202565
February 202544
January 202560
December 202473
November 202448
October 202451
September 202448
August 202432
July 202455
June 202484
May 202461

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20252
February 202518
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202516
February 202512
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
July 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Mirfield in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Orlando Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Oliver Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Trinity Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oddfellows Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Kiln Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Dunbottle Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Fenton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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