Crime in Dewsbury South: statistics, rates and trends
1,662 crimes were recorded in Dewsbury South in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dewsbury South
- Questions about crime in Dewsbury South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (776), anti-social behaviour (145) and public order (132) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,653rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Dewsbury South | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,662 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.5 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,449 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dewsbury South of any year here (1,662 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,662 | 85.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,685 | 86.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,781 | 91.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,995 | 102.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,929 | 99.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,982 | 101.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,030 | 104.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,971 | 101.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,054 | 105.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 126 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dewsbury South recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (65% below) and anti-social behaviour (51% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 37 to 57 and vehicle crime rose from 64 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 776 | 39.9 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 7.5 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 132 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 94 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Other crime | 84 | 4.3 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 3.0 | 8.5 | +35% |
| Drugs | 57 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +54% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dewsbury South; the highest is Dewsbury East (162.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Mirfield, Kirklees (82.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dewsbury South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury West | 2,700 | 117.8 | +38% |
| Dewsbury East | 3,534 | 162.1 | +90% |
| Batley East | 1,450 | 91.3 | +7% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -3% |
| Batley West | 2,841 | 128.2 | +50% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,807 | 96.2 | +13% |
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,932 | 97.4 | +14% |
| Almondbury | 1,534 | 89.6 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Dewsbury South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 104 |
| On or near Kertland Street | 99 |
| On or near Turnip Lane | 44 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Walker Green | 35 |
| On or near Blackers Court | 33 |
| On or near Mountain Road | 31 |
| On or near Smithy Walk | 30 |
| On or near Valley Drive | 30 |
| On or near Edge Top Road | 29 |
Of the 1,517 crimes in Dewsbury South with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 655 | 43.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 374 | 24.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 198 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 41 | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Dewsbury South has an estimated population of 19,449 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dewsbury South average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dewsbury South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dewsbury South a safe place to live?
Dewsbury South recorded 85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,653rd 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 Dewsbury South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 776 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Dewsbury South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dewsbury South was down 1% on the year before: 1,662 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,685 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dewsbury South?
About 19,449 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dewsbury South?
Dewsbury South 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.