Crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees: statistics, rates and trends

1,794 crimes were recorded in Heckmondwike, Kirklees in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 771 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heckmondwike, Kirklees has the 1,353rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,476 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,794). 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heckmondwike, Kirklees 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 other crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in drugs (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-55%) and other crime (-39%).

Violence and sexual offences in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 771 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 43.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 98 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 down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heckmondwike, Kirklees 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 39% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heckmondwike, Kirklees 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 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heckmondwike, Kirklees recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Heckmondwike, Kirklees, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heckmondwike, Kirklees.

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 Heckmondwike, Kirklees over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heckmondwike, Kirklees 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.

Heckmondwike, Kirklees has an estimated population of 18,786. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heckmondwike, Kirklees sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Heckmondwike, Kirklees. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.