Crime Rate in Newsome: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newsome

The total recorded crimes in Newsome, Kirklees, UK in March 2025 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (141) incidents (12.80% increase)
  • Public order: (47) incidents (80.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
Newsome Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 31
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Ramsden Street with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Newsome has recorded 314 crimes with crime rate of 9.15 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirklees)CrimesRank (Kirklees)CrimesRank (Kirklees)
Dewsbury East320 24,291 24,490 1
Dalton331 14,580 14,265 2
Dewsbury West225 53,386 43,359 4
Batley West275 43,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal171 82,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow208 72,808 62,623 8
Greenhead209 62,691 72,689 7
Cleckheaton166 92,066 102,355 9
Heckmondwike159 112,202 92,322 10
Dewsbury South160 101,921 121,945 12
Crosland Moor and Netherton157 121,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw146 131,998 111,847 13
Almondbury141 161,890 131,505 18
Golcar141 151,750 151,833 14
Mirfield146 141,611 181,801 15
Lindley109 181,749 161,732 16
Batley East124 171,655 171,584 17
Colne Valley91 201,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley North84 211,385 191,227 20
Holme Valley South108 191,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton52 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale83 22936 22879 23

Newsome Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (131 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 516 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

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

A total of 294 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202528
January 202514
December 202420
November 202425
October 202421
September 202425
August 202419
July 202420
June 202464
May 202418
April 202423

A total of 265 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202518
January 202523
December 202418
November 202417
October 202425
September 202422
August 202417
July 202417
June 202434
May 202420
April 202429

A total of 1789 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 272 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202518
January 202515
December 202417
November 202421
October 202427
September 202420
August 202415
July 202418
June 202440
May 202425
April 202435

A total of 274 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202523
January 202525
December 202412
November 202419
October 202413
September 202422
August 202421
July 202416
June 202460
May 202419
April 202425

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202514
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 202418
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 85 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 20244
July 202412
June 202418
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Newsome in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total31
Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Ramsden Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Edale Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Berry View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Fanny Moor Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wood Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Chapel Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Occupation Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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