Crime in Dewsbury West: statistics, rates and trends
2,791 crimes were recorded in Dewsbury West in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dewsbury West at a glance
- Crime trends in Dewsbury West
- Types of crime in Dewsbury West
- Dewsbury West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dewsbury West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dewsbury West
- Population and deprivation in Dewsbury West
- Questions about crime in Dewsbury West
- About this data
2,791 crimes were recorded in Dewsbury West in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,293 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dewsbury West has the 807th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dewsbury West | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,791 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.8 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 22,913 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dewsbury West was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,747 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,791). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 2,791 | 121.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,066 | 133.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,100 | 135.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,627 | 158.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,627 | 158.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,625 | 158.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,747 | 163.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,734 | 163.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,373 | 147.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 247 |
| June 2026 | 239 |
| May 2026 | 257 |
| April 2026 | 254 |
| March 2026 | 213 |
| February 2026 | 195 |
| January 2026 | 183 |
| December 2025 | 190 |
| November 2025 | 218 |
| October 2025 | 248 |
| September 2025 | 248 |
| August 2025 | 299 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dewsbury West 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, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+41%) and robbery (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-27%) and theft from the person (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,293 | 56.4 | 1.65 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 282 | 12.3 | 0.80 | -14% |
| Public order | 251 | 11.0 | 1.65 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 227 | 9.9 | 1.46 | +0% |
| Other theft | 189 | 8.2 | 1.29 | +0% |
| Drugs | 134 | 5.8 | 1.79 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 104 | 4.5 | 0.92 | -20% |
| Burglary | 102 | 4.5 | 1.26 | -21% |
| Other crime | 91 | 4.0 | 1.88 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.2 | 1.21 | -18% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.2 | 0.87 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.7 | 0.44 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dewsbury West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dewsbury West recorded 1,293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dewsbury West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dewsbury West recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dewsbury West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dewsbury West recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dewsbury West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dewsbury West recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dewsbury West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dewsbury West recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dewsbury West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dewsbury West recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dewsbury West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dewsbury West recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dewsbury West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dewsbury West recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dewsbury West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dewsbury West recorded 91 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 down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dewsbury West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dewsbury West recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dewsbury West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dewsbury West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dewsbury West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dewsbury West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dewsbury West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dewsbury West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dewsbury West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dewsbury West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dewsbury West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dewsbury West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dewsbury West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury South | 1,699 | 87.4 | -28% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,794 | 95.5 | -22% |
| Dewsbury East | 3,495 | 160.4 | +32% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | -32% |
| Batley West | 2,855 | 128.8 | +6% |
| Batley East | 1,416 | 89.2 | -27% |
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,953 | 98.4 | -19% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,523 | 84.8 | -30% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Wroe Street | 67 |
| On or near Crow Nest View | 62 |
| On or near Russell Street | 58 |
| On or near Bradbury Street | 55 |
| On or near Crescent Walk | 55 |
| On or near Lacey Street | 44 |
| On or near Hanover Gardens | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Heron Close | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dewsbury West 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 | 1,013 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 723 | 25.9% |
| Under investigation | 302 | 10.8% |
| Not recorded | 282 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 140 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 91 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 53 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 36 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 32 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
Dewsbury West has an estimated population of 22,913. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dewsbury West sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dewsbury West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.3% |
| Social rented homes | 24.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 57.1% |
Is Dewsbury West a safe place to live?
Dewsbury West recorded 121.8 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (282).
Is crime in Dewsbury West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dewsbury West was down 9% on the year before: 2,791 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,066 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dewsbury West?
Dewsbury West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.