Crime in Ashbrow: statistics, rates and trends
2,335 crimes were recorded in Ashbrow in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,051), anti-social behaviour (239) and criminal damage and arson (201) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,168th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ashbrow | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,335 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.1 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 22,656 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ashbrow of any year here (2,335 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,335 | 103.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,402 | 106.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,459 | 108.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,784 | 122.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,732 | 120.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,653 | 117.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,887 | 127.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,979 | 131.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,725 | 120.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 208 |
| July 2026 | 213 |
| June 2026 | 246 |
| May 2026 | 211 |
| April 2026 | 157 |
| March 2026 | 193 |
| February 2026 | 176 |
| January 2026 | 164 |
| December 2025 | 176 |
| November 2025 | 200 |
| October 2025 | 176 |
| September 2025 | 215 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ashbrow recorded notably more other crime (82% above the national rate), burglary (39% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (69% below) and anti-social behaviour (31% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 63 to 123 and burglary rose from 85 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,051 | 46.4 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 239 | 10.5 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 201 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 182 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 157 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 123 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +95% |
| Burglary | 112 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +32% |
| Other crime | 87 | 3.8 | 2.1 | +13% |
| Drugs | 77 | 3.4 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 2.6 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -12% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ashbrow; the highest is Dalton (194.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Lindley (71.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashbrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 3,663 | 194.3 | +88% |
| Greenhead | 2,139 | 91.6 | -11% |
| Newsome | 3,567 | 172.5 | +67% |
| Almondbury | 1,534 | 89.6 | -13% |
| Lindley | 1,486 | 71.1 | -31% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -20% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,798 | 84.8 | -18% |
| Golcar | 1,526 | 80.9 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Ashbrow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (147).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 147 |
| On or near Springbank Crescent | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Blackhouse Road | 49 |
| On or near Riddings Rise | 43 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 33 |
| On or near Deighton Road | 32 |
| On or near Woodhouse Grove | 30 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
Of the 2,096 crimes in Ashbrow with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 239 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 795 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 633 | 30.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 288 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 122 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 33 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 30 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Ashbrow has an estimated population of 22,656 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%) and more households without a car (29%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ashbrow average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ashbrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ashbrow a safe place to live?
Ashbrow recorded 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,168th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Ashbrow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,051 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (239).
Is crime in Ashbrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashbrow was down 3% on the year before: 2,335 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,402 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ashbrow?
About 22,656 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ashbrow?
Ashbrow 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.