Updated March 20265 areas
West Yorkshire Crime Rankings 2026
Kirklees is the safest area in West Yorkshire with a crime rate of 93.3 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 111.8 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Kirklees
Safest in West Yorkshire
93.3 per 1k
Bradford
Highest Crime in West Yorkshire
123.4 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
5
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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West Yorkshire's average crime rate of 111.8 per 1,000 residents is 30.3 above the UK average of 81.5.
West Yorkshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirklees | 93.3 | -6.0% |
| 2 | Calderdale | 110.7 | -14.1% |
| 3 | Wakefield | 112.9 | -9.7% |
| 4 | Leeds | 118.6 | -4.1% |
| 5 | Bradford | 123.4 | -7.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in West Yorkshire? expand_more
Kirklees has the lowest crime rate in West Yorkshire at 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does West Yorkshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across West Yorkshire is 111.8 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in West Yorkshire? expand_more
5 of 5 areas in West Yorkshire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology