Crime in Batley West: statistics, rates and trends
2,855 crimes were recorded in Batley West in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Batley West at a glance
- Crime trends in Batley West
- Types of crime in Batley West
- Batley West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Batley West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Batley West
- Population and deprivation in Batley West
- Questions about crime in Batley West
- About this data
2,855 crimes were recorded in Batley West in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,125 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Batley West has the 695th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Batley West | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,855 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.8 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 22,163 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Batley West was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,457 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,657). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 2,855 | 128.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,657 | 119.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,945 | 132.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,251 | 146.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,979 | 134.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,947 | 133.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,720 | 122.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,457 | 156.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,124 | 141.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 287 |
| June 2026 | 253 |
| May 2026 | 254 |
| April 2026 | 253 |
| March 2026 | 218 |
| February 2026 | 166 |
| January 2026 | 214 |
| December 2025 | 217 |
| November 2025 | 220 |
| October 2025 | 264 |
| September 2025 | 243 |
| August 2025 | 266 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Batley West 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+55%) and drugs (+22%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-14%) and other theft (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,125 | 50.8 | 1.48 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 391 | 17.6 | 1.15 | +55% |
| Shoplifting | 330 | 14.9 | 1.80 | +15% |
| Public order | 236 | 10.6 | 1.60 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 187 | 8.4 | 1.24 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 5.9 | 1.20 | -14% |
| Other theft | 117 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -14% |
| Burglary | 111 | 5.0 | 1.42 | +22% |
| Other crime | 94 | 4.2 | 2.01 | -3% |
| Drugs | 71 | 3.2 | 0.98 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +0% |
| Robbery | 21 | 0.9 | 0.70 | +31% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.6 | 0.37 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Batley West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Batley West recorded 1,125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Batley West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Batley West recorded 391 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Batley West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Batley West recorded 330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Batley West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Batley West recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Batley West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Batley West recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Batley West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Batley West recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Batley West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Batley West recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Batley West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Batley West recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Batley West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Batley West recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Batley West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Batley West recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Batley West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Batley West recorded 24 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Batley West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Batley West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Batley West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Batley West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Batley West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Batley West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Batley West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Batley West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Batley West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley East | 1,416 | 89.2 | -31% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,794 | 95.5 | -26% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,791 | 121.8 | -5% |
| Dewsbury East | 3,495 | 160.4 | +24% |
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,953 | 98.4 | -24% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,523 | 84.8 | -34% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | -36% |
| Dewsbury South | 1,699 | 87.4 | -32% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 421 |
| On or near Hospital | 127 |
| On or near Upper Blakeridge Lane | 124 |
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Transvaal Terrace | 39 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Towngate Road | 34 |
| On or near Common Road | 32 |
| On or near Back Providence Street | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Batley West 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 | 902 | 31.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 758 | 26.5% |
| Not recorded | 391 | 13.7% |
| Under investigation | 325 | 11.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 119 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 105 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 41 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 38 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% |
Batley West has an estimated population of 22,163. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Batley West sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Batley West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.6% |
Is Batley West a safe place to live?
Batley West recorded 128.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (391).
Is crime in Batley West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Batley West was up 7% on the year before: 2,855 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,657 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Batley West?
Batley West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.