Crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees: statistics, rates and trends
1,807 crimes were recorded in Heckmondwike, Kirklees in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees at a glance
- Crime trends in Heckmondwike, Kirklees
- Types of crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees
- Heckmondwike, Kirklees compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heckmondwike, Kirklees
- Demographics of Heckmondwike, Kirklees
- Questions about crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (773), anti-social behaviour (223) and public order (143) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,341st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Heckmondwike, Kirklees | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,807 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.2 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,786 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees of any year here (1,807 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,807 | 96.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,047 | 109.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,039 | 108.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,420 | 128.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,293 | 122.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,088 | 111.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,086 | 111.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,166 | 115.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,131 | 113.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 149 |
| July 2026 | 163 |
| June 2026 | 197 |
| May 2026 | 189 |
| April 2026 | 164 |
| March 2026 | 158 |
| February 2026 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 134 |
| November 2025 | 141 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded notably more possession of weapons (59% above the national rate) and other crime (41% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (51% below) and anti-social behaviour (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 166 to 78 and other crime fell from 89 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 773 | 41.1 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 11.9 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 143 | 7.6 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 130 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 129 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 78 | 4.2 | 8.5 | -53% |
| Burglary | 60 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Other crime | 56 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -37% |
| Drugs | 52 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heckmondwike, Kirklees; the highest is Dewsbury East (162.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Mirfield, Kirklees (82.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heckmondwike, Kirklees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley West | 2,841 | 128.2 | +33% |
| Liversedge and Gomersal | 1,932 | 97.4 | +1% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,700 | 117.8 | +23% |
| Batley East | 1,450 | 91.3 | -5% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -14% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,524 | 84.9 | -12% |
| Cleckheaton | 1,949 | 111.6 | +16% |
| Dewsbury East | 3,534 | 162.1 | +69% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Heckmondwike, Kirklees over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Queen Street” (149).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queen Street | 149 |
| On or near Barber Square | 54 |
| On or near Northgate | 39 |
| On or near B6117 | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Market Street | 36 |
| On or near Duxbury Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Elm Grove | 25 |
| On or near Oak Street | 24 |
| On or near Briar Close | 23 |
Of the 1,584 crimes in Heckmondwike, Kirklees with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 223 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 572 | 36.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 480 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 223 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 84 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 31 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Heckmondwike, Kirklees has an estimated population of 18,786 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heckmondwike, Kirklees average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heckmondwike, Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Heckmondwike, Kirklees a safe place to live?
Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,341st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 773 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees was down 12% on the year before: 1,807 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,047 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heckmondwike, Kirklees?
About 18,786 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heckmondwike, Kirklees?
Heckmondwike, Kirklees 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.