Crime in Denby Dale, Kirklees: statistics, rates and trends
832 crimes were recorded in Denby Dale, Kirklees in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Denby Dale, Kirklees at a glance
- Crime trends in Denby Dale, Kirklees
- Types of crime in Denby Dale, Kirklees
- Denby Dale, Kirklees compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Denby Dale, Kirklees
- What happened after crimes were reported in Denby Dale, Kirklees
- Demographics of Denby Dale, Kirklees
- Questions about crime in Denby Dale, Kirklees
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (369), anti-social behaviour (84) and burglary (80) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,078th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Denby Dale, Kirklees | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 832 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.6 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,106 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Denby Dale, Kirklees peaked in the year to August 2020 (917 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (805). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 832 | 48.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 839 | 49.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 900 | 52.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 883 | 51.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 805 | 47.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 839 | 49.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 917 | 53.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 839 | 49.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 864 | 50.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Denby Dale, Kirklees recorded notably more burglary (32% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and drugs (64% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 54 to 80 and other crime rose from 29 to 36, while vehicle crime fell from 47 to 33 and criminal damage and arson fell from 67 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 | 21.6 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 80 | 4.7 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Public order | 76 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 65 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 1.9 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Denby Dale, Kirklees; the highest is Dalton (194.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Kirkburton, Kirklees (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Denby Dale, Kirklees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkburton | 734 | 44.2 | -9% |
| Almondbury | 1,534 | 89.6 | +84% |
| Dewsbury South | 1,662 | 85.5 | +76% |
| Holme Valley South | 1,004 | 51.7 | +6% |
| Dalton | 3,663 | 194.3 | +299% |
| Newsome | 3,567 | 172.5 | +255% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | +70% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,700 | 117.8 | +142% |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Denby Dale, Kirklees over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Langley Lane” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langley Lane | 43 |
| On or near Grove House Drive | 26 |
| On or near Marshall Mill Court | 23 |
| On or near Highbridge Lane | 16 |
| On or near Busker Lane | 15 |
| On or near Gilthwaites Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Huddersfield Road | 14 |
| On or near New Street | 14 |
| On or near Cliffe View | 13 |
Of the 748 crimes in Denby Dale, Kirklees with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 284 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Denby Dale, Kirklees has an estimated population of 17,106 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Denby Dale, Kirklees average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Denby Dale, Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Denby Dale, Kirklees a safe place to live?
Denby Dale, Kirklees recorded 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,078th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Denby Dale, Kirklees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 369 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Denby Dale, Kirklees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Denby Dale, Kirklees was almost unchanged on the year before: 832 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 839 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Denby Dale, Kirklees?
About 17,106 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Denby Dale, Kirklees?
Denby Dale, 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.