Crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees: statistics, rates and trends
1,949 crimes were recorded in Cleckheaton, Kirklees in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cleckheaton, Kirklees
- Questions about crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (753), anti-social behaviour (228) and public order (150) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 984th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cleckheaton, Kirklees | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,949 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.6 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,467 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,307 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,931). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,949 | 111.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,945 | 111.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,045 | 117.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,296 | 131.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,293 | 131.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,931 | 110.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,131 | 122.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,115 | 121.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,307 | 132.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 163 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded notably more other crime (90% above the national rate), vehicle crime (62% above the national rate) and burglary (42% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 148 to 228 and shoplifting rose from 79 to 121, while public order fell from 191 to 150 and burglary fell from 105 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 753 | 43.1 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 228 | 13.1 | 15.4 | +54% |
| Public order | 150 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 141 | 8.1 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Other theft | 136 | 7.8 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 134 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 6.9 | 8.5 | +53% |
| Burglary | 88 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Other crime | 70 | 4.0 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Drugs | 66 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cleckheaton, Kirklees; the highest is Batley West (128.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Mirfield, Kirklees (82.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cleckheaton, Kirklees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,932 | 97.4 | -13% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,524 | 84.9 | -24% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,807 | 96.2 | -14% |
| Batley West | 2,841 | 128.2 | +15% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -26% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,700 | 117.8 | +6% |
| Ashbrow | 2,335 | 103.1 | -8% |
| Batley East | 1,450 | 91.3 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Cleckheaton, Kirklees over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Railway Street” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Railway Street | 102 |
| On or near George Street | 73 |
| On or near Highmoor Lane | 71 |
| On or near Whitechapel Road | 59 |
| On or near Albion Street | 54 |
| On or near Turnsteads Avenue | 51 |
| On or near Turnsteads Mount | 51 |
| On or near Snelsins Lane | 40 |
| On or near Turnsteads Drive | 33 |
| On or near Brooklyn Road | 27 |
Of the 1,721 crimes in Cleckheaton, Kirklees with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 228 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 572 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 563 | 32.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 215 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 114 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 32 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Cleckheaton, Kirklees has an estimated population of 17,467 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cleckheaton, Kirklees average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cleckheaton, Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cleckheaton, Kirklees a safe place to live?
Cleckheaton, Kirklees recorded 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 984th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 753 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (228).
Is crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleckheaton, Kirklees was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,949 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,945 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cleckheaton, Kirklees?
About 17,467 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cleckheaton, Kirklees?
Cleckheaton, Kirklees 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.