Crime Rate in Newsome: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newsome

The total recorded crimes in Newsome, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 324 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newsome crime rate of 9.44 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (-17.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
Newsome Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Ramsden Street with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Newsome has recorded 324 crimes with crime rate of 9.44 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newsome)CrimesRank (Newsome)CrimesRank (Newsome)
Dewsbury East306 34,291 24,490 1
Dalton369 14,580 14,265 2
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
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

Newsome Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (155 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (157 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (56 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (172 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 153 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (272 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (131 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 560 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202539
March 202547
February 202526
January 202541
December 202432
November 202436
October 202443
September 202456
August 202430
July 202445
June 202480
May 202450

A total of 1934 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 148.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025125
April 2025151
March 2025141
February 2025125
January 2025112
December 2024120
November 2024120
October 2024155
September 2024157
August 2024172
July 2024153
June 2024272
May 2024131

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 339 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202545
March 202517
February 202528
January 202514
December 202420
November 202425
October 202421
September 202425
August 202419
July 202420
June 202464
May 202418

A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 202412
November 202411
October 202411
September 202411
August 202411
July 20249
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 300 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202527
March 202519
February 202523
January 202525
December 202412
November 202419
October 202413
September 202422
August 202421
July 202416
June 202460
May 202419

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202522
March 202523
February 202518
January 202515
December 202417
November 202421
October 202427
September 202420
August 202415
July 202418
June 202440
May 202425

A total of 95 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 20244
July 202412
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 274 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202523
March 202525
February 202518
January 202523
December 202418
November 202417
October 202425
September 202422
August 202417
July 202417
June 202434
May 202420

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 202514
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202512
February 20258
January 202518
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Newsome in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs6
Public order5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Ramsden Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Diamond Street (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Allen Row (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Colne Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Edale Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Greenwood Street (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. St John'S Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Ridge Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1

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