Crime in Newsome: statistics, rates and trends
3,567 crimes were recorded in Newsome in the 12 months to August 2026, 172.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,417), public order (407) and anti-social behaviour (332) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 294th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Newsome | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,567 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 172.5 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,677 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Newsome of any year here (3,567 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,567 | 172.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,731 | 180.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,743 | 181.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,323 | 209.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,194 | 202.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,141 | 200.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,488 | 217.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,497 | 217.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,656 | 225.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 280 |
| July 2026 | 245 |
| June 2026 | 308 |
| May 2026 | 303 |
| April 2026 | 337 |
| March 2026 | 313 |
| February 2026 | 265 |
| January 2026 | 314 |
| December 2025 | 268 |
| November 2025 | 319 |
| October 2025 | 284 |
| September 2025 | 331 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newsome recorded notably more drugs (4.2 times the national rate), public order (3.0 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (25% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 72 to 112 and anti-social behaviour rose from 237 to 332, while theft from the person fell from 41 to 32 and possession of weapons fell from 68 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,417 | 68.5 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Public order | 407 | 19.7 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 332 | 16.1 | 15.4 | +40% |
| Drugs | 287 | 13.9 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Other theft | 242 | 11.7 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 239 | 11.6 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Burglary | 132 | 6.4 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 131 | 6.3 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Other crime | 112 | 5.4 | 2.1 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 55 | 2.7 | 1.0 | -19% |
| Robbery | 40 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +21% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 1.5 | 1.7 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newsome; the highest is Dalton (194.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Holme Valley North (59.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newsome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,798 | 84.8 | -51% |
| Greenhead | 2,139 | 91.6 | -47% |
| Dalton | 3,663 | 194.3 | +13% |
| Almondbury | 1,534 | 89.6 | -48% |
| Lindley | 1,486 | 71.1 | -59% |
| Golcar | 1,526 | 80.9 | -53% |
| Ashbrow | 2,335 | 103.1 | -40% |
| Holme Valley North | 1,077 | 59.8 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Newsome over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (439).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 439 |
| On or near Police Station | 351 |
| On or near Edale Avenue | 88 |
| On or near Ramsden Street | 88 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 53 |
| On or near Queen Elizabeth Gardens | 52 |
| On or near Birch Road | 47 |
| On or near Colne Street | 46 |
| On or near John William Street | 46 |
Of the 3,235 crimes in Newsome with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 332 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,089 | 33.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 844 | 26.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 418 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 254 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 185 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 171 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 128 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 76 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 36 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Newsome has an estimated population of 20,677 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (23.5%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (6.8%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (40%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newsome average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newsome | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 23.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newsome a safe place to live?
Newsome recorded 172.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 294th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Newsome?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,417 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (407).
Is crime in Newsome going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newsome was down 4% on the year before: 3,567 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,731 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newsome?
About 20,677 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newsome?
Newsome 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.