Crime in Batley East: statistics, rates and trends
1,416 crimes were recorded in Batley East in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Batley East at a glance
- Crime trends in Batley East
- Types of crime in Batley East
- Batley East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Batley East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Batley East
- Population and deprivation in Batley East
- Questions about crime in Batley East
- About this data
1,416 crimes were recorded in Batley East in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 635 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Batley East has the 1,526th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Batley East | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,416 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,879 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Batley East was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,989 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,367). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,416 | 89.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,367 | 86.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,516 | 95.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,705 | 107.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,724 | 108.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,588 | 100.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,770 | 111.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,989 | 125.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,938 | 122.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 141 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 180 |
| April 2026 | 140 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 136 |
| August 2025 | 116 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Batley East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for drugs, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+64%) and burglary (+24%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-24%) and public order (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 635 | 40.0 | 1.17 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 11.0 | 0.71 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 7.2 | 1.07 | +12% |
| Public order | 106 | 6.7 | 1.00 | -17% |
| Other theft | 82 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 5.2 | 1.05 | -24% |
| Drugs | 67 | 4.2 | 1.29 | -15% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.2 | 0.91 | +24% |
| Other crime | 47 | 3.0 | 1.40 | +2% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +89% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +13% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 0.47 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Batley East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Batley East recorded 635 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Batley East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Batley East recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Batley East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Batley East recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Batley East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Batley East recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Batley East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Batley East recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Batley East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Batley East recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Batley East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Batley East recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Batley East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Batley East recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Batley East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Batley East recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Batley East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Batley East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Batley East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Batley East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Batley East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Batley East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Batley East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Batley East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Batley East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Batley East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Batley East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Batley East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Batley East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley West | 2,855 | 128.8 | +44% |
| Dewsbury East | 3,495 | 160.4 | +80% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,794 | 95.5 | +7% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,791 | 121.8 | +37% |
| Dewsbury South | 1,699 | 87.4 | -2% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,523 | 84.8 | -5% |
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,953 | 98.4 | +10% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | -7% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Batley East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hyrst Walk | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near York Grove | 40 |
| On or near Prospect Court | 34 |
| On or near Sykes Close | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 30 |
| On or near Milton Grove | 28 |
| On or near Broomsdale Road | 27 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Batley East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 485 | 34.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 25.1% |
| Under investigation | 189 | 13.3% |
| Not recorded | 174 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
Batley East has an estimated population of 15,879. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Batley East sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Batley East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.4% |
Is Batley East a safe place to live?
Batley East recorded 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Batley East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 635 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (174).
Is crime in Batley East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Batley East was up 4% on the year before: 1,416 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,367 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Batley East?
Batley East is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Batley East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.