Crime in Dewsbury East: statistics, rates and trends
3,534 crimes were recorded in Dewsbury East in the 12 months to August 2026, 162.1 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 Dewsbury East at a glance
- Crime trends in Dewsbury East
- Types of crime in Dewsbury East
- Dewsbury East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dewsbury East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dewsbury East
- Demographics of Dewsbury East
- Questions about crime in Dewsbury East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,359), shoplifting (354) and anti-social behaviour (349) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 358th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Dewsbury East | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,534 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 162.1 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 21,796 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dewsbury East peaked in the year to August 2019 (4,601 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,302). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,534 | 162.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,548 | 162.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,052 | 185.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,308 | 197.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,943 | 180.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,302 | 151.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,894 | 178.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,601 | 211.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,456 | 204.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 312 |
| July 2026 | 347 |
| June 2026 | 311 |
| May 2026 | 289 |
| April 2026 | 284 |
| March 2026 | 313 |
| February 2026 | 258 |
| January 2026 | 270 |
| December 2025 | 254 |
| November 2025 | 254 |
| October 2025 | 328 |
| September 2025 | 314 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dewsbury East recorded notably more drugs (2.9 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and public order (2.3 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 110 to 205 and shoplifting rose from 295 to 354.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,359 | 62.4 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 354 | 16.2 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 349 | 16.0 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 341 | 15.6 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 233 | 10.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 205 | 9.4 | 3.3 | +86% |
| Other theft | 193 | 8.9 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 160 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Burglary | 132 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Other crime | 115 | 5.3 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Robbery | 37 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Dewsbury East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dewsbury East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley East | 1,450 | 91.3 | -44% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,700 | 117.8 | -27% |
| Dewsbury South | 1,662 | 85.5 | -47% |
| Batley West | 2,841 | 128.2 | -21% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,807 | 96.2 | -41% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -49% |
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,932 | 97.4 | -40% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,524 | 84.9 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Dewsbury East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (216).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 216 |
| On or near Westgate | 135 |
| On or near Railway Street | 116 |
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Corporation Street | 89 |
| On or near School Street | 88 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 84 |
| On or near Aldams Road | 83 |
| On or near Princess Crescent | 80 |
| On or near A638 | 71 |
Of the 3,185 crimes in Dewsbury East with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 349 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,086 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 922 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 397 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 230 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 160 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 148 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 94 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 56 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 56 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Dewsbury East has an estimated population of 21,796 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dewsbury East average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dewsbury East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dewsbury East a safe place to live?
Dewsbury East recorded 162.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 358th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Dewsbury East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,359 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (354).
Is crime in Dewsbury East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dewsbury East was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,534 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,548 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dewsbury East?
About 21,796 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dewsbury East?
Dewsbury East 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.