Crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees: statistics, rates and trends
1,947 crimes were recorded in Cleckheaton, Kirklees in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees at a glance
- Crime trends in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
- Types of crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
- Cleckheaton, Kirklees compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
- Population and deprivation in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
- Questions about crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
- About this data
1,947 crimes were recorded in Cleckheaton, Kirklees in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 751 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cleckheaton, Kirklees has the 981st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cleckheaton, Kirklees | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,947 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.5 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,467 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,336 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,945). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,947 | 111.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,946 | 111.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,081 | 119.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,327 | 133.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,225 | 127.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,945 | 111.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,163 | 123.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,079 | 119.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,336 | 133.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 185 |
| June 2026 | 170 |
| May 2026 | 151 |
| April 2026 | 168 |
| March 2026 | 169 |
| February 2026 | 148 |
| January 2026 | 146 |
| December 2025 | 143 |
| November 2025 | 155 |
| October 2025 | 157 |
| September 2025 | 194 |
| August 2025 | 161 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cleckheaton, Kirklees 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, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+58%) and shoplifting (+34%). The largest falls were in burglary (-18%) and public order (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 751 | 43.0 | 1.26 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 218 | 12.5 | 0.81 | +58% |
| Public order | 155 | 8.9 | 1.34 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 145 | 8.3 | 1.69 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 7.6 | 1.12 | +6% |
| Other theft | 133 | 7.6 | 1.19 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 115 | 6.6 | 0.79 | +34% |
| Burglary | 85 | 4.9 | 1.38 | -18% |
| Other crime | 77 | 4.4 | 2.09 | +20% |
| Drugs | 72 | 4.1 | 1.26 | +22% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.7 | 1.27 | +173% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.1 | 1.18 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.42 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 751 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 173% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cleckheaton, Kirklees 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 down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cleckheaton, Kirklees, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cleckheaton, Kirklees.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cleckheaton, Kirklees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,953 | 98.4 | -12% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,523 | 84.8 | -24% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,794 | 95.5 | -14% |
| Batley West | 2,855 | 128.8 | +16% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | -26% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,791 | 121.8 | +9% |
| Ashbrow | 2,338 | 103.2 | -7% |
| Batley East | 1,416 | 89.2 | -20% |
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 Cleckheaton, Kirklees over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Railway Street | 97 |
| On or near Highmoor Lane | 74 |
| On or near George Street | 73 |
| On or near Albion Street | 62 |
| On or near Whitechapel Road | 59 |
| On or near Turnsteads Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Snelsins Lane | 49 |
| On or near Turnsteads Mount | 46 |
| On or near Turnsteads Drive | 32 |
| On or near Brooklyn Road | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cleckheaton, Kirklees 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 | 583 | 29.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 571 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 218 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 199 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 117 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 35 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
Cleckheaton, Kirklees has an estimated population of 17,467. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cleckheaton, Kirklees sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cleckheaton, Kirklees |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.6% |
Is Cleckheaton, Kirklees a safe place to live?
Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 111.5 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 Cleckheaton, Kirklees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 751 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (218).
Is crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,947 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,946 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cleckheaton, Kirklees?
Cleckheaton, Kirklees 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 Cleckheaton, Kirklees. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.