Crime in Batley: statistics, rates and trends
4,826 crimes were recorded in Batley in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
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4,826 crimes were recorded in Batley in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,944 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Batley has the 231st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Batley | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,826 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 42,616 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Batley was highest in the year to July 2019 (6,644 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (4,510). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 4,826 | 113.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,510 | 105.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,016 | 117.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,762 | 135.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,553 | 130.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,401 | 126.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,749 | 134.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,644 | 155.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,986 | 140.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 473 |
| June 2026 | 443 |
| May 2026 | 498 |
| April 2026 | 450 |
| March 2026 | 351 |
| February 2026 | 305 |
| January 2026 | 337 |
| December 2025 | 348 |
| November 2025 | 375 |
| October 2025 | 414 |
| September 2025 | 421 |
| August 2025 | 411 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Batley 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+63%) and robbery (+19%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,944 | 45.6 | 1.33 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 662 | 15.5 | 1.01 | +63% |
| Public order | 384 | 9.0 | 1.36 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 379 | 8.9 | 1.07 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 357 | 8.4 | 1.24 | +7% |
| Other theft | 251 | 5.9 | 0.92 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 246 | 5.8 | 1.17 | -16% |
| Burglary | 180 | 4.2 | 1.19 | +8% |
| Other crime | 169 | 4.0 | 1.88 | +3% |
| Drugs | 141 | 3.3 | 1.01 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +14% |
| Robbery | 38 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +19% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Batley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Batley recorded 1,944 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Batley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Batley recorded 662 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Batley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Batley recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Batley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Batley recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Batley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Batley recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Batley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Batley recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Batley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Batley recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Batley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Batley recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Batley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Batley recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Batley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Batley recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Batley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Batley recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Batley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Batley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Batley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Batley recorded 23 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 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Batley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Batley recorded 12 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Batley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Batley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Batley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike | 1,143 | 96.1 | -15% |
| Dewsbury | 8,318 | 127.0 | +12% |
| Gomersal and Birkenshaw | 1,193 | 74.0 | -35% |
| Liversedge | 1,674 | 102.9 | -9% |
| Morley (Leeds) | 4,481 | 134.6 | +19% |
| Gildersome | 592 | 94.6 | -16% |
| East Ardsley | 1,162 | 80.5 | -29% |
| Cleckheaton | 1,501 | 121.4 | +7% |
2 areas within Batley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Batley West had the highest rate (128.8 per 1,000) and Batley East the lowest (89.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley West | Neighbourhood | 22,163 | 2,855 | 128.8 |
| Batley East | Neighbourhood | 15,879 | 1,416 | 89.2 |
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 Batley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 432 |
| On or near Upper Blakeridge Lane | 124 |
| On or near Parking Area | 110 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 89 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near White Horse Close | 65 |
| On or near Lowood Lane | 56 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 49 |
| On or near Hyrst Walk | 43 |
| On or near York Grove | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Batley 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 | 1,570 | 32.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,269 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 662 | 13.7% |
| Under investigation | 549 | 11.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 187 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 181 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 138 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 100 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 62 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 56 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.2% |
Batley has an estimated population of 42,616. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Batley sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Batley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.7% |
Is Batley a safe place to live?
Batley recorded 113.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Batley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,944 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (662).
Is crime in Batley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Batley was up 7% on the year before: 4,826 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,510 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Batley?
Batley 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 Batley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.