Crime in Dewsbury East: statistics, rates and trends
3,495 crimes were recorded in Dewsbury East in the 12 months to July 2026, 160.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Dewsbury East
- Questions about crime in Dewsbury East
- About this data
3,495 crimes were recorded in Dewsbury East in the 12 months to July 2026, 160.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,361 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dewsbury East has the 364th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dewsbury East | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,495 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 160.4 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 21,796 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dewsbury East was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,614 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,349). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 3,495 | 160.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,644 | 167.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,076 | 187.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,296 | 197.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,847 | 176.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,349 | 153.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,936 | 180.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,614 | 211.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,413 | 202.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 273 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dewsbury East 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+89%) and shoplifting (+13%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-33%) and robbery (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,361 | 62.4 | 1.82 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 343 | 15.7 | 1.90 | +13% |
| Public order | 339 | 15.6 | 2.34 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 328 | 15.0 | 0.98 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 234 | 10.7 | 1.58 | -6% |
| Drugs | 202 | 9.3 | 2.83 | +89% |
| Other theft | 187 | 8.6 | 1.34 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 160 | 7.3 | 1.49 | +1% |
| Burglary | 133 | 6.1 | 1.73 | +3% |
| Other crime | 113 | 5.2 | 2.46 | +4% |
| Robbery | 38 | 1.7 | 1.29 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 1.5 | 1.51 | +3% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.9 | 0.54 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dewsbury East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dewsbury East recorded 1,361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 38.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dewsbury East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dewsbury East recorded 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dewsbury East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dewsbury East recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dewsbury East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dewsbury East recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dewsbury East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dewsbury East recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dewsbury East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dewsbury East recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dewsbury East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dewsbury East recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dewsbury East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dewsbury East recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dewsbury East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dewsbury East recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dewsbury East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dewsbury East recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dewsbury East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dewsbury East recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dewsbury East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dewsbury East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dewsbury East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dewsbury East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dewsbury East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dewsbury East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dewsbury East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dewsbury East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dewsbury East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley East | 1,416 | 89.2 | -44% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,791 | 121.8 | -24% |
| Dewsbury South | 1,699 | 87.4 | -46% |
| Batley West | 2,855 | 128.8 | -20% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,794 | 95.5 | -40% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | -48% |
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,953 | 98.4 | -39% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,523 | 84.8 | -47% |
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 Dewsbury East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 219 |
| On or near Westgate | 146 |
| On or near Railway Street | 119 |
| On or near Supermarket | 97 |
| On or near Corporation Street | 90 |
| On or near Princess Crescent | 86 |
| On or near Aldams Road | 83 |
| On or near School Street | 80 |
| On or near A638 | 69 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 66 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dewsbury East 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 | 1,089 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 937 | 26.8% |
| Under investigation | 383 | 11.0% |
| Not recorded | 328 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 229 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 152 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 141 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 86 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 60 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 52 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.3% |
Dewsbury East has an estimated population of 21,796. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dewsbury East sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dewsbury East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.6% |
Is Dewsbury East a safe place to live?
Dewsbury East recorded 160.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Dewsbury East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (343).
Is crime in Dewsbury East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dewsbury East was down 4% on the year before: 3,495 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,644 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dewsbury East?
Dewsbury East 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 Dewsbury East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.