WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Yorkshire Police Police

Crime in denby dale, kirklees

Comprehensive safety analysis for denby dale, localized within kirklees.

Total Crimes

71

Annual Crime Rate

48.21per 1k
trending_up +1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

16,634

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences36
Anti-social Behaviour11
Public Order8
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Burglary4
Vehicle Crime3
Other Theft3
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Highfield Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Gilthwaites Top Map
Burglary: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Grove House Drive Map
Other theft: 2
2
On or near Riverside Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Willow Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Bridge Close Map
Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Round Hill Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Park Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Beechfield Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Windmill Crescent Map
Public order: 2
2

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Local Rank

#2safest in kirklees

City Average

93.29per 1k

Local Policing

Wakefield West

West Yorkshire Police

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Local Priorities

Anti-social vehicle use and speeding

We will increase patrols in identified areas of demand and run speeding operations at these locations, taking positive action against offenders. 

We continue to provide high visibility patrols to disrupt ‘car meets’ in the area to reduce speeding and anti-social vehicles use. 

Work is ongoing with partners to resolve the issue in the longer term and there is a Public Spaces Protection Order in place on Tuscany Way, Altofts.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Although the number of overall car meets has declined, we have seen a recent increase in calls for service as the car meets pass through the district. 

Wakefield NPT officers have issued several tickets for breach of PSPO – mainly at Xscape, Castleford, as well as sending over 100 warning letters to vehicle owners. 

The teams will continue the enforcement across the district.

Actioned: 10 Apr 2026

Vehicle Crime

With the darker nights we have seen an increase in Theft from Motor Vehicle offences, often with insecure vehicles being the target. 

We urge all vehicle owners not to leave belongings on display, and to always lock their vehicles. 

We will be carrying out checks in residential areas and will notify vehicle owners if any are found to be insecure. 

As well as putting offenders through the criminal justice system, the team will work alongside the local authority to secure Criminal Behaviour Orders on any persons arrested for committing Vehicle Crime.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

There has been a recent increase in the keyless theft of motor vehicles, especially Transit Vans. 

Work is ongoing to identify the suspects involved, and crime prevention advice has been circulated via Community Alert. 

The teams will be running engagement events in the coming months to encourage the public to sign up to community alert. 

Vehicle owners are advised to check they have locked and secured their vehicles and also consider purchasing a ‘faraday’ bag to keep keyless fob’s inside to prevent thefts.

Actioned: 10 Apr 2026

Anti-social behaviour 

Anti-social behaviour including youths abusing members of the public and the illegal use of motor bikes in the local parks and various areas of Wakefield West. 

We aim to reduce these incidents by providing high visibility patrols in the area, working with Wakefield Council and key partners to identify and proactively deal with offenders, and setting up days off action with the off-road bike team. 

You can report anti-social behaviour to us by using our online reporting system or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Anti-social behaviour continues to be a problem in localised areas within the West NPT area. 

The more rural areas suffer from off-road bikes, and we have also seen the increased use of electric bikes being used in anti-social ways.

The Off Road bike Team have increased their staffing, and will be deploying in more areas over the coming months to tackle this issue.

Actioned: 10 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY29

PACT Meeting – Kettlethorpe 29th May 2026 6pm

meeting

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Kettlethorpe area will be held at St Peter & St Paul's Church on the above date and time.

We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the date & time stated.  

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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St Peter & St Paul's Church, Standbridge Lane, Wakefield

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PACT Meeting – Sandal 1st June 2026 6pm

meeting

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Sandal & Kettlethorpe area will be held at Sandal Rugby Club on the above date and time.

We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the date & time stated.  

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Sandal RUFC, Standbridge Lane, Wakefield

JUN8

Wrenthorpe 8th June 2026 6pm

meeting

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Wrenthorpe area will be held at Valley Crescent Centre on the above date and time.

We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the date & time stated.  

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Valley Crecscent Centre, Wrenthrope, Wakefield

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