Crime in Holme Valley South: statistics, rates and trends
1,004 crimes were recorded in Holme Valley South in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Holme Valley South at a glance
- Crime trends in Holme Valley South
- Types of crime in Holme Valley South
- Holme Valley South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Holme Valley South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holme Valley South
- Demographics of Holme Valley South
- Questions about crime in Holme Valley South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (463), anti-social behaviour (108) and criminal damage and arson (87) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,961st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Holme Valley South | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,004 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.7 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,432 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Holme Valley South of any year here (1,004 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,004 | 51.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,081 | 55.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,155 | 59.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,157 | 59.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,310 | 67.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,282 | 66.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,266 | 65.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,347 | 69.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,086 | 55.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94 |
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (76% below) and anti-social behaviour (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 39 and criminal damage and arson rose from 66 to 87, while other crime fell from 47 to 37 and other theft fell from 72 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 463 | 23.8 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 5.6 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Public order | 81 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 60 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.3 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 2.0 | 8.5 | +86% |
| Other crime | 37 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.3 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Holme Valley South; the highest is Dalton (194.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Kirkburton, Kirklees (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holme Valley South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Valley North | 1,077 | 59.8 | +16% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,798 | 84.8 | +64% |
| Kirkburton | 734 | 44.2 | -14% |
| Newsome | 3,567 | 172.5 | +234% |
| Almondbury | 1,534 | 89.6 | +74% |
| Colne Valley | 1,100 | 66.1 | +28% |
| Golcar | 1,526 | 80.9 | +57% |
| Dalton | 3,663 | 194.3 | +276% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Holme Valley South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Huddersfield Road | 40 |
| On or near Moorlands | 30 |
| On or near Bosham Mews | 28 |
| On or near Wall Nook Lane | 28 |
| On or near Victoria Square | 26 |
| On or near Scarfold | 23 |
| On or near Lydgate Close | 22 |
| On or near Royds Close | 21 |
| On or near Heys Road | 18 |
Of the 896 crimes in Holme Valley South with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 361 | 40.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 259 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Holme Valley South has an estimated population of 19,432 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holme Valley South average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Holme Valley South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holme Valley South a safe place to live?
Holme Valley South recorded 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,961st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Holme Valley South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 463 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Holme Valley South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holme Valley South was down 7% on the year before: 1,004 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,081 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holme Valley South?
About 19,432 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holme Valley South?
Holme Valley South 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.