WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Yorkshire Police Police

Crime in heckmondwike, kirklees

Comprehensive safety analysis for heckmondwike, localized within kirklees.

Total Crimes

158
trending_up +38.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

88.13per 1k
trending_down -1.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

18,156

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences68
Anti-social Behaviour22
Public Order12
Other Theft12
Vehicle Crime10
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Shoplifting8
Drug Offences6
Other Crime5
Burglary2
Weapons Possession2
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Queen Street Map
Other theft: 4Shoplifting: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3
11
On or near Northgate Map
Shoplifting: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3Vehicle crime: 2
9
On or near Barber Square Map
Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3
6
On or near Briar Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6
6
On or near Westfield Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near The Homestead Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Market Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Leeds Road Map
Other crime: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Sunny Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Hirst Avenue Map
Other crime: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within kirklees district.

Local Rank

#14safest in kirklees

City Average

93.29per 1k

Local Policing

Batley and Spen

West Yorkshire Police

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Local Priorities

Cleckheaton Town Centre area

  • ASB - Officers in Cleckheaton are prioritising the reduction of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in and around the Town Centre, particularly in the area surrounding the Bus Station. This includes addressing issues such as nuisance youths, off road bikes, nuisance vehicles and inconsiderate parking.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

  • Officers in Cleckheaton continue to deliver high-visibility, targeted patrols within the town centre and bus station area to address identified criminality and ASB issues. Proportionate ASB enforcement and traffic legislation powers are continually reviewed against reports, including engagement, dispersal, warnings, vehicles seizure and Community Protection Notices where necessary, with a clear focus on repeat offenders. This activity is supported by joint working with local authority partners, CCTV and transport providers, alongside community engagemnento gather intelligence and provide reassurance. 

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Birstall/Birkenshaw & East Bierley / Liversedge & Gomersal areas
 

  • As the weather improves, there is an anticipated increase in footfall within public spaces, retail parks and licensed areas. We aim to affectively respond and negate any concerns regarding retail-related theft, shoplifting, youth-related ASB, anti-social vehicles, street drinking and other nuisance behav

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

  • We will conduct high-visibility foot and mobile patrols within town centres, retail parks and known ASB hotspots focusing on peak times. Intelligence and local knowledge will be used to identify repeat locations, nominals and any emerging trends linked to seasonal behaviour. Officers will make effective and proportionate use of police powers where appropriate, including stop and search where grounds exist, ASB legislation, dispersal powers and retail crime prevention measures.
  • We will engage positively with young people and groups congregating in public spaces, using early intervention, advice and direction to prevent issues escalating. Close working relationships will be maintained with retailers, security staff and business watch schemes to share information, encourage evidence preservation and support prevention activity. Where ASB is persistent or location-based, we will problem solve alongside partner agencies such as local authority, Safer Kirklees, CCTV, youth services and housing. Patrols will also be used as opportunities for community engagement and visibility, reinforcing public confidence and improving accessibility through methods such as contact points. 

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Heckmondwike area
 

  • With the onset of warmer weather, there is an anticipated increase in anti-social behaviour within Heckmondwike, particularly relating to off-road bikes and general nuisance.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

  • Officers from Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing officers will carry out high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot areas to deter anti-social behaviour and provide reassurance to residents. Officers will engage with the local community to gather intelligence and understand ongoing concerns. Positive action will be taken where appropriate to address offending and prevent escalation. Targeted operations will be conducted to reduce persistent ASB as well as working with partner agencies where necessary to address issues collectively.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN12

Police Contact Point - Morrisons, Heckmondwike

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Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

 

Join us for our Police Contact Point

We’ll be on hand to listen to your concerns, share local crime updates and offer crime prevention advice to enable us to work together to keep our community safe.

 

ON:         Friday 12th June 2026

AT:          Morrisons, Union Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HD

TIME:     17:30 – 18:30 hrs

 

Everyone is welcome and please share this message with anyone that you feel would benefit from attendance.

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5:30 PM — 6:30 PM

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Morrisons Supermarket, 17 Union Street, Heckmondwike

JUN15

Police Contact Point - Cleckheaton Library

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Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

 

Join us for our Police Contact Point

We’ll be on hand to listen to your concerns, share local crime updates and offer crime prevention advice to enable us to work together to keep our community safe.

 

ON:             Monday 15th June 2026

AT:              Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX

TIME:         17:00 – 18:00 hrs

 

Everyone is welcome and please share this message with anyone that you feel would benefit from attendance.

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5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton

JUN21

Police Contact Point - Ponderosa Zoo

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Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

 

Join us for our Police Contact Point

We’ll be on hand to listen to your concerns, share local crime updates and offer crime prevention advice to enable us to work together to keep our community safe.

 

ON:         Sunday 21st June 2026

AT:          PONDEROSA ZOO OFF SMITHIES LANE LIVERSEDGE HECKMONDWIKE WF16 0PN

TIME:     10:30 – 11:30 hrs

 

Everyone is welcome and please share this message with anyone that you feel would benefit from attendance.

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Ponderosa Zoo, Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike

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