Crime in Dewsbury South: statistics, rates and trends
1,699 crimes were recorded in Dewsbury South in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dewsbury South at a glance
- Crime trends in Dewsbury South
- Types of crime in Dewsbury South
- Dewsbury South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dewsbury South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dewsbury South
- Population and deprivation in Dewsbury South
- Questions about crime in Dewsbury South
- About this data
1,699 crimes were recorded in Dewsbury South in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 793 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dewsbury South has the 1,586th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dewsbury South | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,699 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.4 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,449 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dewsbury South was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,068 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,667). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,699 | 87.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,667 | 85.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,803 | 92.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,005 | 103.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,899 | 97.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,014 | 103.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,022 | 104.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,964 | 101.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,068 | 106.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 141 |
| June 2026 | 137 |
| May 2026 | 156 |
| April 2026 | 147 |
| March 2026 | 148 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 121 |
| November 2025 | 149 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 165 |
| August 2025 | 163 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dewsbury South 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 drugs (+81%) and shoplifting (+69%). The largest falls were in public order (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 793 | 40.8 | 1.19 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +25% |
| Public order | 136 | 7.0 | 1.05 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -6% |
| Other theft | 94 | 4.8 | 0.76 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 4.4 | 0.90 | +28% |
| Other crime | 77 | 4.0 | 1.87 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 3.1 | 0.38 | +69% |
| Burglary | 60 | 3.1 | 0.87 | +30% |
| Drugs | 56 | 2.9 | 0.88 | +81% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +0% |
| Robbery | 17 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +42% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dewsbury South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dewsbury South recorded 793 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 46.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dewsbury South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dewsbury South recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dewsbury South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dewsbury South recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dewsbury South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dewsbury South recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dewsbury South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dewsbury South recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dewsbury South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dewsbury South recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dewsbury South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dewsbury South recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dewsbury South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dewsbury South recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dewsbury South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dewsbury South recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dewsbury South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dewsbury South recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dewsbury South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dewsbury South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dewsbury South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dewsbury South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dewsbury South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dewsbury South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dewsbury South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dewsbury South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dewsbury South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dewsbury South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dewsbury South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury West | 2,791 | 121.8 | +39% |
| Dewsbury East | 3,495 | 160.4 | +84% |
| Batley East | 1,416 | 89.2 | +2% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | -5% |
| Batley West | 2,855 | 128.8 | +47% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,794 | 95.5 | +9% |
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,953 | 98.4 | +13% |
| Almondbury | 1,507 | 88.1 | +1% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 110 |
| On or near Kertland Street | 105 |
| On or near Turnip Lane | 44 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 39 |
| On or near Walker Green | 36 |
| On or near Blackers Court | 35 |
| On or near Mountain Road | 34 |
| On or near Smithy Walk | 32 |
| On or near Valley Drive | 31 |
| On or near Edge Top Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dewsbury South 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 | 665 | 39.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 383 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 168 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 3.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 34 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Dewsbury South has an estimated population of 19,449. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dewsbury South sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dewsbury South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.0% |
Is Dewsbury South a safe place to live?
Dewsbury South recorded 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 793 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Dewsbury South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dewsbury South was up 2% on the year before: 1,699 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,667 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dewsbury South?
Dewsbury South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.