Crime Rate in Newsome: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newsome

The total recorded crimes in Newsome, Kirklees, UK in January 2026 are around 314 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newsome crime rate of 9.15 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 Newsome, encompassing approximately 34,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Drugs: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
Newsome Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Longley Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Newsome?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Newsome reported a higher crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 4,008 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newsome witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Newsome experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kirklees average, with 4,232 crimes compared to 2,260. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newsome witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newsome Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Newsome has recorded 314 crimes with crime rate of 9.15 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Newsome crimes were 4,008. The crime rate of Newsome in 2024 was 116.74 (year) or 9.73 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newsome were around 4,232 crimes with yearly crime rate of 123.26 (year) or 10.27 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Newsome)CrimesRank (Newsome)CrimesRank (Newsome)
Dewsbury East270 34,291 24,490 1
Dalton270 24,580 14,265 2
Dewsbury West183 63,386 43,359 4
Greenhead245 42,691 72,689 7
Batley West214 53,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal174 72,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow164 82,808 62,623 8
Cleckheaton146 92,066 102,355 9
Heckmondwike114 152,202 92,322 10
Golcar136 101,750 151,833 14
Crosland Moor and Netherton122 111,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw97 181,998 111,847 13
Dewsbury South118 131,921 121,945 12
Mirfield120 121,611 181,801 15
Almondbury102 161,890 131,505 18
Lindley118 141,749 161,732 16
Batley East89 191,655 171,584 17
Colne Valley101 171,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley North81 201,385 191,227 20
Holme Valley South63 221,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton73 21777 23905 22
Denby Dale45 23936 22879 23

Newsome Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (125 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 110 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (121 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (141 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (132 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 138 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (159 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (125 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (151 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (141 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 125 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 433 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202532
November 202536
October 202531
September 202545
August 202547
July 202544
June 202528
May 202535
April 202539
March 202547
February 202526

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202514
November 202511
October 202512
September 20257
August 202513
July 20258
June 202510
May 202521
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 1596 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026125
December 2025110
November 2025128
October 2025121
September 2025141
August 2025132
July 2025138
June 2025159
May 2025125
April 2025151
March 2025141
February 2025125

A total of 330 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202629
December 202523
November 202526
October 202525
September 202529
August 202522
July 202524
June 202539
May 202523
April 202545
March 202517
February 202528

A total of 247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202520
November 202526
October 202514
September 202524
August 202525
July 202519
June 202515
May 202515
April 202523
March 202525
February 202518

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20254
October 20257
September 20254
August 20255
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202627
December 202516
November 202521
October 202529
September 202521
August 202517
July 202515
June 202512
May 202530
April 202522
March 202523
February 202518

A total of 281 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202629
December 202519
November 202530
October 202514
September 202517
August 202529
July 202522
June 202528
May 202524
April 202527
March 202519
February 202523

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202510
November 202517
October 202510
September 202521
August 202510
July 20259
June 20259
May 202511
April 20257
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 20258
November 20256
October 20256
September 20254
August 20256
July 20251
June 202510
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20254
November 202512
October 20255
September 202511
August 20256
July 202515
June 202512
May 202514
April 202510
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20255
September 20255
August 20258
July 20251
June 20258
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
October 20254
August 20256
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255

High Crime Locations Newsome in January 2026

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs10
Public order5
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
3. Longley Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Edale Avenue (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Jackroyd Lane (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Fanny Moor Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Athene Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Greenwood Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Spring Grove Street (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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