Crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees: statistics, rates and trends
734 crimes were recorded in Kirkburton, Kirklees in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirkburton, Kirklees
- Types of crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees
- Kirkburton, Kirklees compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirkburton, Kirklees
- Demographics of Kirkburton, Kirklees
- Questions about crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (296), anti-social behaviour (120) and other theft (63) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,284th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kirkburton, Kirklees | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 734 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,610 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees peaked in the year to August 2023 (959 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (694). 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 | 734 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 694 | 41.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 758 | 45.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 959 | 57.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 879 | 52.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 821 | 49.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 907 | 54.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 812 | 48.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 868 | 52.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (62% below) and anti-social behaviour (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 54 to 120 and other theft rose from 44 to 63, while burglary fell from 66 to 52 and other crime fell from 38 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 17.8 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +122% |
| Other theft | 63 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +43% |
| Public order | 60 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 1.9 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Kirkburton, Kirklees.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkburton, Kirklees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury | 1,534 | 89.6 | +103% |
| Denby Dale | 832 | 48.6 | +10% |
| Dalton | 3,663 | 194.3 | +340% |
| Newsome | 3,567 | 172.5 | +290% |
| Holme Valley South | 1,004 | 51.7 | +17% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,798 | 84.8 | +92% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | +87% |
| Dewsbury South | 1,662 | 85.5 | +93% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Kirkburton, Kirklees over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” and “The Crescent” (22 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near The Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Park Side | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Bedford Close | 15 |
| On or near Cross Lane | 15 |
| On or near Ashford Court | 14 |
| On or near Denby Grange Lane | 12 |
| On or near Town Gate | 12 |
Of the 614 crimes in Kirkburton, Kirklees with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 120 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 240 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Kirkburton, Kirklees has an estimated population of 16,610 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kirkburton, Kirklees average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kirkburton, Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kirkburton, Kirklees a safe place to live?
Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,284th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (120).
Is crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees was up 6% on the year before: 734 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 694 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kirkburton, Kirklees?
About 16,610 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kirkburton, Kirklees?
Kirkburton, 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.