Crime in Lindley: statistics, rates and trends
1,530 crimes were recorded in Lindley in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
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1,530 crimes were recorded in Lindley in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 617 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lindley has the 2,095th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lindley | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,530 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,911 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lindley was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,938 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,460). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,530 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,460 | 69.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,661 | 79.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,792 | 85.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,938 | 92.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,627 | 77.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,625 | 77.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,747 | 83.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,670 | 79.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 143 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lindley 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 shoplifting (+113%) and drugs (+22%). The largest falls were in public order (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 617 | 29.5 | 0.86 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 143 | 6.8 | 0.83 | +113% |
| Other theft | 137 | 6.6 | 1.02 | +9% |
| Public order | 126 | 6.0 | 0.91 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 5.8 | 0.38 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 4.1 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Burglary | 66 | 3.2 | 0.89 | +10% |
| Drugs | 55 | 2.6 | 0.80 | +22% |
| Other crime | 47 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.4 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lindley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lindley recorded 617 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lindley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lindley recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 113% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lindley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lindley recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lindley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lindley recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lindley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lindley recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lindley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lindley recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lindley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lindley recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lindley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lindley recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lindley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lindley recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lindley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lindley recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lindley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lindley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lindley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lindley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lindley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lindley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lindley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lindley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lindley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lindley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lindley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golcar | 1,554 | 82.4 | +13% |
| Greenhead | 2,174 | 93.1 | +27% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,767 | 83.3 | +14% |
| Newsome | 3,614 | 174.8 | +139% |
| Ashbrow | 2,338 | 103.2 | +41% |
| Dalton | 3,667 | 194.5 | +166% |
| Colne Valley | 1,139 | 68.4 | -6% |
| Almondbury | 1,507 | 88.1 | +20% |
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 Lindley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 168 |
| On or near Cadogan Avenue | 130 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Chesil Bank | 29 |
| On or near Bay Close | 27 |
| On or near Dean Street | 24 |
| On or near Willwood Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lindley 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 | 515 | 33.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 435 | 28.4% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 10.5% |
| Not recorded | 122 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Lindley has an estimated population of 20,911. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lindley sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lindley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Lindley a safe place to live?
Lindley recorded 73.2 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 Lindley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 617 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (143).
Is crime in Lindley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lindley was up 5% on the year before: 1,530 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,460 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lindley?
Lindley 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 Lindley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.