Crime in Lindley: statistics, rates and trends
1,486 crimes were recorded in Lindley in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (608), shoplifting (145) and other theft (126) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,184th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Lindley | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,486 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,911 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lindley peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,932 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,442). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,486 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,442 | 69.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,654 | 79.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,807 | 86.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,932 | 92.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,673 | 80.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,577 | 75.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,727 | 82.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,709 | 81.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 130 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 139 |
| September 2025 | 152 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and criminal damage and arson (28% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 67 to 145 and criminal damage and arson rose from 77 to 102, while public order fell from 142 to 117.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 608 | 29.1 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 145 | 6.9 | 8.5 | +116% |
| Other theft | 126 | 6.0 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Public order | 117 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Burglary | 65 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Drugs | 54 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +26% |
| Other crime | 48 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lindley; the highest is Dalton (194.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Colne Valley (66.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lindley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golcar | 1,526 | 80.9 | +14% |
| Greenhead | 2,139 | 91.6 | +29% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,798 | 84.8 | +19% |
| Newsome | 3,567 | 172.5 | +143% |
| Ashbrow | 2,335 | 103.1 | +45% |
| Dalton | 3,663 | 194.3 | +173% |
| Colne Valley | 1,100 | 66.1 | -7% |
| Almondbury | 1,534 | 89.6 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Lindley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (158).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 158 |
| On or near Cadogan Avenue | 133 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Chesil Bank | 30 |
| On or near Dean Street | 29 |
| On or near Stirling Wood Close | 25 |
| On or near Bay Close | 24 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 23 |
Of the 1,376 crimes in Lindley with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 490 | 35.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 418 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Lindley has an estimated population of 20,911 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lindley average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lindley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lindley a safe place to live?
Lindley recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,184th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lindley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 608 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (145).
Is crime in Lindley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lindley was up 3% on the year before: 1,486 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,442 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lindley?
About 20,911 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lindley?
Lindley 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.