Crime in Golcar: statistics, rates and trends
1,554 crimes were recorded in Golcar in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
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1,554 crimes were recorded in Golcar in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 664 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Golcar has the 1,759th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Golcar | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,554 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.4 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,860 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Golcar was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,852 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,439). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 1,554 | 82.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,522 | 80.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,439 | 76.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,746 | 92.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,739 | 92.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,626 | 86.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,716 | 91.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,852 | 98.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,569 | 83.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 137 |
| May 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 152 |
| March 2026 | 122 |
| February 2026 | 115 |
| January 2026 | 119 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 119 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
| August 2025 | 131 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Golcar 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 burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+57%) and criminal damage and arson (+34%). The largest falls were in public order (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 664 | 35.2 | 1.03 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 157 | 8.3 | 1.23 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 7.1 | 0.46 | +13% |
| Public order | 111 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 5.2 | 1.07 | +57% |
| Burglary | 94 | 5.0 | 1.41 | -1% |
| Other theft | 90 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +14% |
| Other crime | 58 | 3.1 | 1.46 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 3.1 | 0.37 | -6% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.3 | 0.71 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.1 | 1.15 | +91% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.13 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Golcar
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Golcar recorded 664 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Golcar
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Golcar recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Golcar
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Golcar recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Golcar
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Golcar recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Golcar
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Golcar recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Golcar
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Golcar recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Golcar
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Golcar recorded 90 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 14% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Golcar
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Golcar recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Golcar
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Golcar recorded 58 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Golcar
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Golcar recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Golcar
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Golcar recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Golcar
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Golcar recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Golcar
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Golcar 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Golcar
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Golcar recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Golcar, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Golcar.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Golcar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley | 1,530 | 73.2 | -11% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,767 | 83.3 | +1% |
| Greenhead | 2,174 | 93.1 | +13% |
| Colne Valley | 1,139 | 68.4 | -17% |
| Newsome | 3,614 | 174.8 | +112% |
| Holme Valley North | 1,091 | 60.6 | -27% |
| Ashbrow | 2,338 | 103.2 | +25% |
| Dalton | 3,667 | 194.5 | +136% |
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 Golcar over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Street | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Close | 31 |
| On or near Sycamore Court | 30 |
| On or near Navigation Rise | 26 |
| On or near Hexham Green | 23 |
| On or near Elmfield Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Oak Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Botham Hall Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Golcar 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 | 524 | 33.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 438 | 28.2% |
| Under investigation | 201 | 12.9% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 30 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Golcar has an estimated population of 18,860. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Golcar sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Golcar |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.3% |
Is Golcar a safe place to live?
Golcar recorded 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Golcar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 664 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (157).
Is crime in Golcar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Golcar was up 2% on the year before: 1,554 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,522 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Golcar?
Golcar 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 Golcar. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.