Crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton: statistics, rates and trends
1,798 crimes were recorded in Crosland Moor and Netherton in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Crosland Moor and Netherton
- Questions about crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (899), anti-social behaviour (161) and public order (156) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,679th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Crosland Moor and Netherton | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,798 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.8 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 21,202 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,104 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,723). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,798 | 84.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,764 | 83.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,723 | 81.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,065 | 97.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,946 | 91.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,900 | 89.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,856 | 87.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,104 | 99.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,986 | 93.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded notably more other crime (38% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (79% below) and anti-social behaviour (51% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 26 to 38 and anti-social behaviour rose from 126 to 161, while drugs fell from 66 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 899 | 42.4 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 7.6 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 156 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other theft | 133 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 76 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Other crime | 62 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Drugs | 53 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 1.8 | 8.5 | +46% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crosland Moor and Netherton; the highest is Dalton (194.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Holme Valley North (59.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crosland Moor and Netherton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsome | 3,567 | 172.5 | +103% |
| Greenhead | 2,139 | 91.6 | +8% |
| Golcar | 1,526 | 80.9 | -5% |
| Lindley | 1,486 | 71.1 | -16% |
| Holme Valley North | 1,077 | 59.8 | -30% |
| Dalton | 3,663 | 194.3 | +129% |
| Almondbury | 1,534 | 89.6 | +6% |
| Colne Valley | 1,100 | 66.1 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Crosland Moor and Netherton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Thackeray Grove | 55 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 54 |
| On or near Burbeary Road | 50 |
| On or near Crosland Road | 48 |
| On or near Oxford Place | 41 |
| On or near Wellfield Bank | 41 |
| On or near Fair Street | 39 |
| On or near Neale Road | 35 |
| On or near Woodside Road | 35 |
Of the 1,637 crimes in Crosland Moor and Netherton with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 161 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 691 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 423 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 204 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 39 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Crosland Moor and Netherton has an estimated population of 21,202 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%), more households without a car (30%, against 23%) and more children (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crosland Moor and Netherton average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Crosland Moor and Netherton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Crosland Moor and Netherton a safe place to live?
Crosland Moor and Netherton recorded 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,679th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 899 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (161).
Is crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crosland Moor and Netherton was up 2% on the year before: 1,798 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,764 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crosland Moor and Netherton?
About 21,202 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crosland Moor and Netherton?
Crosland Moor and Netherton 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.