Crime in Liversedge and Gomersal: statistics, rates and trends
1,932 crimes were recorded in Liversedge and Gomersal in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Liversedge and Gomersal at a glance
- Crime trends in Liversedge and Gomersal
- Types of crime in Liversedge and Gomersal
- Liversedge and Gomersal compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Liversedge and Gomersal
- What happened after crimes were reported in Liversedge and Gomersal
- Demographics of Liversedge and Gomersal
- Questions about crime in Liversedge and Gomersal
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (772), anti-social behaviour (319) and criminal damage and arson (167) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,295th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Liversedge and Gomersal | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,932 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.4 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,840 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Liversedge and Gomersal peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,508 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,917). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,932 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,917 | 96.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,051 | 103.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,508 | 126.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,403 | 121.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,373 | 119.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,266 | 114.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,321 | 117.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,198 | 110.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| July 2026 | 177 |
| June 2026 | 164 |
| May 2026 | 178 |
| April 2026 | 147 |
| March 2026 | 173 |
| February 2026 | 161 |
| January 2026 | 160 |
| December 2025 | 147 |
| November 2025 | 173 |
| October 2025 | 164 |
| September 2025 | 153 |
Compared with England and Wales, Liversedge and Gomersal recorded notably more vehicle crime (37% above the national rate) and other crime (31% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (43% below) and drugs (34% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 60 to 95 and burglary rose from 61 to 82, while drugs fell from 63 to 43 and other crime fell from 73 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 772 | 38.9 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 319 | 16.1 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 167 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Public order | 135 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 135 | 6.8 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 4.8 | 8.5 | +58% |
| Other theft | 87 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Burglary | 82 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +34% |
| Other crime | 55 | 2.8 | 2.1 | -25% |
| Drugs | 43 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Liversedge and Gomersal; the highest is Dewsbury East (162.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Mirfield, Kirklees (82.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Liversedge and Gomersal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike | 1,807 | 96.2 | -1% |
| Cleckheaton | 1,949 | 111.6 | +15% |
| Batley West | 2,841 | 128.2 | +32% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,524 | 84.9 | -13% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -15% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,700 | 117.8 | +21% |
| Batley East | 1,450 | 91.3 | -6% |
| Dewsbury East | 3,534 | 162.1 | +67% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Liversedge and Gomersal over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near Spen Lane | 55 |
| On or near Butts Hill | 42 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 40 |
| On or near Shirley Terrace | 39 |
| On or near Upper Barker Street | 38 |
| On or near Seventh Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue West | 29 |
| On or near Listing Drive | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
Of the 1,613 crimes in Liversedge and Gomersal with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 319 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 640 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 470 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Liversedge and Gomersal has an estimated population of 19,840 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Liversedge and Gomersal average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Liversedge and Gomersal | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Liversedge and Gomersal a safe place to live?
Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,295th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Liversedge and Gomersal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 772 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (319).
Is crime in Liversedge and Gomersal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liversedge and Gomersal was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,932 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,917 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Liversedge and Gomersal?
About 19,840 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Liversedge and Gomersal?
Liversedge and Gomersal 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.