Crime in Almondbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,534 crimes were recorded in Almondbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Almondbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Almondbury
- Types of crime in Almondbury
- Almondbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Almondbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Almondbury
- Demographics of Almondbury
- Questions about crime in Almondbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (565), shoplifting (192) and anti-social behaviour (189) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,508th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Almondbury | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,534 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.6 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,111 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Almondbury peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,842 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,395). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,534 | 89.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,677 | 98.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,621 | 94.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,556 | 90.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,659 | 97.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,539 | 89.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,668 | 97.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,842 | 107.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,395 | 81.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| July 2026 | 163 |
| June 2026 | 136 |
| May 2026 | 147 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 115 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 126 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 129 |
Compared with England and Wales, Almondbury recorded notably more burglary (40% above the national rate) and shoplifting (33% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (30% below) and anti-social behaviour (28% below). On the year before, public order fell from 123 to 86 and vehicle crime fell from 104 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 565 | 33.0 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 192 | 11.2 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 11.0 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 118 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Public order | 86 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Burglary | 85 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -13% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Almondbury; the highest is Dalton (194.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Kirkburton, Kirklees (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Almondbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 3,663 | 194.3 | +117% |
| Newsome | 3,567 | 172.5 | +92% |
| Kirkburton | 734 | 44.2 | -51% |
| Ashbrow | 2,335 | 103.1 | +15% |
| Greenhead | 2,139 | 91.6 | +2% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,798 | 84.8 | -5% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -8% |
| Lindley | 1,486 | 71.1 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Almondbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (233).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 233 |
| On or near Fernside Crescent | 54 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 42 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Brickbank | 31 |
| On or near Rothwell Street | 30 |
| On or near Farfield Road | 27 |
| On or near Industrial Terrace | 24 |
Of the 1,345 crimes in Almondbury with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 189 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 449 | 33.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 423 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 162 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 120 | 8.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Almondbury has an estimated population of 17,111 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (12%, against 17%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Almondbury average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Almondbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Almondbury a safe place to live?
Almondbury recorded 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,508th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Almondbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 565 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (192).
Is crime in Almondbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Almondbury was down 9% on the year before: 1,534 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,677 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Almondbury?
About 17,111 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Almondbury?
Almondbury is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.