Crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees: statistics, rates and trends
729 crimes were recorded in Kirkburton, Kirklees in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kirkburton, Kirklees
- Questions about crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees
- About this data
729 crimes were recorded in Kirkburton, Kirklees in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 298 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kirkburton, Kirklees has the 3,294th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirkburton, Kirklees | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 729 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.9 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,610 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees was highest in the year to July 2023 (972 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (701). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 729 | 43.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 701 | 42.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 771 | 46.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 972 | 58.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 875 | 52.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 822 | 49.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 895 | 53.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 815 | 49.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 852 | 51.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirkburton, 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+130%) and public order (+33%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-27%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 17.9 | 0.52 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 6.9 | 0.45 | +130% |
| Public order | 65 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +33% |
| Other theft | 61 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +30% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.3 | 0.92 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -22% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.0 | 0.94 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -27% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.7 | 0.08 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -40% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 130% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kirkburton, Kirklees
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kirkburton, Kirklees, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirkburton, Kirklees.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkburton, Kirklees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury | 1,507 | 88.1 | +101% |
| Denby Dale | 852 | 49.8 | +13% |
| Dalton | 3,667 | 194.5 | +343% |
| Newsome | 3,614 | 174.8 | +298% |
| Holme Valley South | 989 | 50.9 | +16% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,767 | 83.3 | +90% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | +89% |
| Dewsbury South | 1,699 | 87.4 | +99% |
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 Kirkburton, Kirklees over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Park Side | 21 |
| On or near The Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Cross Lane | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Ashford Court | 15 |
| On or near Bedford Close | 15 |
| On or near Denby Grange Lane | 14 |
| On or near Town Gate | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirkburton, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 12.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Kirkburton, Kirklees has an estimated population of 16,610. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirkburton, Kirklees sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirkburton, Kirklees |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Kirkburton, Kirklees a safe place to live?
Kirkburton, Kirklees recorded 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkburton, Kirklees was up 4% on the year before: 729 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 701 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirkburton, Kirklees?
Kirkburton, Kirklees is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Kirkburton, Kirklees. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.