Crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton: statistics, rates and trends
1,767 crimes were recorded in Crosland Moor and Netherton in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton at a glance
- Crime trends in Crosland Moor and Netherton
- Types of crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton
- Crosland Moor and Netherton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crosland Moor and Netherton
- Population and deprivation in Crosland Moor and Netherton
- Questions about crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton
- About this data
1,767 crimes were recorded in Crosland Moor and Netherton in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 876 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crosland Moor and Netherton has the 1,724th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crosland Moor and Netherton | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,767 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.3 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 21,202 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,127 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,734). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,767 | 83.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,787 | 84.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,734 | 81.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,097 | 98.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,919 | 90.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,886 | 89.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,868 | 88.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,127 | 100.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,957 | 92.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 167 |
| June 2026 | 173 |
| May 2026 | 168 |
| April 2026 | 139 |
| March 2026 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 120 |
| November 2025 | 178 |
| October 2025 | 158 |
| September 2025 | 147 |
| August 2025 | 130 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crosland Moor and Netherton 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+34%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-43%) and criminal damage and arson (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 876 | 41.3 | 1.21 | -3% |
| Public order | 155 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 7.1 | 0.46 | +18% |
| Other theft | 129 | 6.1 | 0.95 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -14% |
| Burglary | 73 | 3.4 | 0.97 | -8% |
| Other crime | 68 | 3.2 | 1.52 | +15% |
| Drugs | 58 | 2.7 | 0.84 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 1.8 | 0.22 | +34% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.8 | 0.78 | -43% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.5 | 0.38 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 876 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 49.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 8 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crosland Moor and Netherton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crosland Moor and Netherton 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 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crosland Moor and Netherton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crosland Moor and Netherton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crosland Moor and Netherton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsome | 3,614 | 174.8 | +110% |
| Greenhead | 2,174 | 93.1 | +12% |
| Golcar | 1,554 | 82.4 | -1% |
| Lindley | 1,530 | 73.2 | -12% |
| Holme Valley North | 1,091 | 60.6 | -27% |
| Dalton | 3,667 | 194.5 | +133% |
| Almondbury | 1,507 | 88.1 | +6% |
| Colne Valley | 1,139 | 68.4 | -18% |
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 Crosland Moor and Netherton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thackeray Grove | 62 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 51 |
| On or near Burbeary Road | 43 |
| On or near Crosland Road | 40 |
| On or near Oxford Place | 39 |
| On or near Fair Street | 37 |
| On or near Wellfield Bank | 36 |
| On or near Neale Road | 35 |
| On or near Woodside Road | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crosland Moor and Netherton 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 | 672 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 424 | 24.0% |
| Under investigation | 204 | 11.5% |
| Not recorded | 150 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 30 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
Crosland Moor and Netherton has an estimated population of 21,202. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crosland Moor and Netherton sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crosland Moor and Netherton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% |
| Private rented homes | 24.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.3% |
Is Crosland Moor and Netherton a safe place to live?
Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Crosland Moor and Netherton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 876 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (155).
Is crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton was down 1% on the year before: 1,767 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,787 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crosland Moor and Netherton?
Crosland Moor and Netherton 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 Crosland Moor and Netherton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.