Crime in Greenhead: statistics, rates and trends
2,139 crimes were recorded in Greenhead in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Greenhead at a glance
- Crime trends in Greenhead
- Types of crime in Greenhead
- Greenhead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greenhead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greenhead
- Demographics of Greenhead
- Questions about crime in Greenhead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (949), public order (193) and anti-social behaviour (186) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,447th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Greenhead | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,139 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.6 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,349 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Greenhead peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,607 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,125). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,139 | 91.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,125 | 91.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,147 | 92.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,248 | 96.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,330 | 99.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,486 | 106.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,283 | 97.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,526 | 108.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,607 | 111.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| July 2026 | 203 |
| June 2026 | 195 |
| May 2026 | 210 |
| April 2026 | 140 |
| March 2026 | 160 |
| February 2026 | 147 |
| January 2026 | 199 |
| December 2025 | 197 |
| November 2025 | 188 |
| October 2025 | 198 |
| September 2025 | 148 |
Compared with England and Wales, Greenhead recorded notably more other crime (66% above the national rate), burglary (34% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (73% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 29 to 54 and vehicle crime rose from 95 to 155, while drugs fell from 101 to 76 and criminal damage and arson fell from 147 to 124.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 949 | 40.6 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Public order | 193 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 8.0 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 155 | 6.6 | 5.0 | +63% |
| Other theft | 149 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Burglary | 111 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Other crime | 82 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Drugs | 76 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 2.3 | 8.5 | +86% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 18 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Greenhead; the highest is Dalton (194.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Holme Valley North (59.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greenhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley | 1,486 | 71.1 | -22% |
| Newsome | 3,567 | 172.5 | +88% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,798 | 84.8 | -7% |
| Ashbrow | 2,335 | 103.1 | +13% |
| Golcar | 1,526 | 80.9 | -12% |
| Dalton | 3,663 | 194.3 | +112% |
| Almondbury | 1,534 | 89.6 | -2% |
| Holme Valley North | 1,077 | 59.8 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Greenhead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Back Honoria Street” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Back Honoria Street | 58 |
| On or near Norfolk Close | 48 |
| On or near Victory Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Park Drive South | 45 |
| On or near Croft Cottage Lane | 44 |
| On or near Hollin Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Back Greenhead Road | 37 |
| On or near Eleanor Street | 34 |
| On or near Croft Street | 32 |
| On or near Horse Shoe Yard | 31 |
Of the 1,953 crimes in Greenhead with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 186 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 741 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 605 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 239 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Greenhead has an estimated population of 23,349 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (32%, against 20%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Greenhead average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Greenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Greenhead a safe place to live?
Greenhead recorded 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,447th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Greenhead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 949 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (193).
Is crime in Greenhead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greenhead was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,139 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,125 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Greenhead?
About 23,349 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Greenhead?
Greenhead 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.