Crime in Batley West: statistics, rates and trends
2,841 crimes were recorded in Batley West in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Batley West
- Questions about crime in Batley West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,092), anti-social behaviour (406) and shoplifting (342) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 713th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Batley West | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,841 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.2 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 22,163 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Batley West peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,391 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,701). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,841 | 128.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,701 | 121.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,880 | 129.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,270 | 147.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,989 | 134.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,920 | 131.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,764 | 124.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,391 | 153.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,173 | 143.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 252 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Batley West recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (83% above the national rate) and public order (49% above the national rate), and notably less robbery (30% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 268 to 406 and burglary rose from 87 to 116, while possession of weapons fell from 26 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,092 | 49.3 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 406 | 18.3 | 15.4 | +51% |
| Shoplifting | 342 | 15.4 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Public order | 220 | 9.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 190 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Other theft | 121 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Burglary | 116 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Other crime | 93 | 4.2 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Drugs | 72 | 3.2 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -15% |
| Robbery | 21 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Batley West; the highest is Dewsbury East (162.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Mirfield, Kirklees (82.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Batley West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley East | 1,450 | 91.3 | -29% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,807 | 96.2 | -25% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,700 | 117.8 | -8% |
| Dewsbury East | 3,534 | 162.1 | +26% |
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,932 | 97.4 | -24% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,524 | 84.9 | -34% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -35% |
| Dewsbury South | 1,662 | 85.5 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Batley West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (427).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 427 |
| On or near Upper Blakeridge Lane | 126 |
| On or near Hospital | 116 |
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Transvaal Terrace | 37 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Common Road | 31 |
| On or near Towngate Road | 30 |
| On or near Back Providence Street | 29 |
Of the 2,435 crimes in Batley West with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 406 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 861 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 736 | 30.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 351 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 120 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 108 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 96 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 43 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 41 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Batley West has an estimated population of 22,163 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), a younger population (13%, against 19%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Batley West average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Batley West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Batley West a safe place to live?
Batley West recorded 128.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 713th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Batley West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,092 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (406).
Is crime in Batley West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Batley West was up 5% on the year before: 2,841 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,701 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Batley West?
About 22,163 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Batley West?
Batley West 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.