Crime in Liversedge and Gomersal: statistics, rates and trends
1,953 crimes were recorded in Liversedge and Gomersal in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Liversedge and Gomersal
- Questions about crime in Liversedge and Gomersal
- About this data
1,953 crimes were recorded in Liversedge and Gomersal in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 791 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Liversedge and Gomersal has the 1,280th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Liversedge and Gomersal | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,953 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.4 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,840 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Liversedge and Gomersal was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,446 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,938). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,953 | 98.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,938 | 97.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,133 | 107.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,446 | 123.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,405 | 121.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,354 | 118.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,319 | 116.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,268 | 114.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,202 | 111.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Liversedge and Gomersal 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+34%) and shoplifting (+27%). The largest falls were in drugs (-28%) and other crime (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 791 | 39.9 | 1.16 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 316 | 15.9 | 1.04 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 7.8 | 1.15 | +1% |
| Public order | 143 | 7.2 | 1.08 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 7.0 | 1.41 | +11% |
| Other theft | 92 | 4.6 | 0.73 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 4.5 | 0.55 | +27% |
| Burglary | 82 | 4.1 | 1.17 | +34% |
| Other crime | 56 | 2.8 | 1.34 | -25% |
| Drugs | 47 | 2.4 | 0.72 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +111% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 0.34 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.37 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Liversedge and Gomersal
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 791 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Liversedge and Gomersal
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Liversedge and Gomersal
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Liversedge and Gomersal
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Liversedge and Gomersal
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Liversedge and Gomersal
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Liversedge and Gomersal
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Liversedge and Gomersal
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Liversedge and Gomersal
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Liversedge and Gomersal
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Liversedge and Gomersal
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Liversedge and Gomersal
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Liversedge and Gomersal
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Liversedge and Gomersal
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Liversedge and Gomersal, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Liversedge and Gomersal.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Liversedge and Gomersal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike | 1,794 | 95.5 | -3% |
| Cleckheaton | 1,947 | 111.5 | +13% |
| Batley West | 2,855 | 128.8 | +31% |
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | 1,523 | 84.8 | -14% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | -16% |
| Dewsbury West | 2,791 | 121.8 | +24% |
| Batley East | 1,416 | 89.2 | -9% |
| Dewsbury East | 3,495 | 160.4 | +63% |
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 Liversedge and Gomersal over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Spen Lane | 62 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Butts Hill | 46 |
| On or near Upper Barker Street | 41 |
| On or near Shirley Terrace | 39 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Seventh Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Healds Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue West | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Liversedge and Gomersal 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 | 639 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 476 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 316 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 236 | 12.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Liversedge and Gomersal has an estimated population of 19,840. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Liversedge and Gomersal sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Liversedge and Gomersal |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.6% |
| Social rented homes | 19.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.7% |
Is Liversedge and Gomersal a safe place to live?
Liversedge and Gomersal recorded 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Liversedge and Gomersal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 791 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (316).
Is crime in Liversedge and Gomersal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liversedge and Gomersal was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,953 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,938 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Liversedge and Gomersal?
Liversedge and Gomersal 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 Liversedge and Gomersal. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.