Crime in Clayton West and Scissett: statistics, rates and trends
330 crimes were recorded in Clayton West and Scissett in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clayton West and Scissett at a glance
- Crime trends in Clayton West and Scissett
- Types of crime in Clayton West and Scissett
- Clayton West and Scissett compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Clayton West and Scissett
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clayton West and Scissett
- Population and deprivation in Clayton West and Scissett
- Questions about crime in Clayton West and Scissett
- About this data
330 crimes were recorded in Clayton West and Scissett in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 153 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Clayton West and Scissett has the 868th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clayton West and Scissett | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 330 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.1 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,071 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clayton West and Scissett was highest in the year to July 2021 (361 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (286). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 330 | 65.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 286 | 56.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 332 | 65.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 323 | 63.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 325 | 64.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 361 | 71.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 358 | 70.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 293 | 57.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 344 | 67.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clayton West and Scissett 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+29%) and other theft (+24%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and criminal damage and arson (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 30.2 | 0.88 | +29% |
| Burglary | 36 | 7.1 | 2.01 | +100% |
| Other theft | 36 | 7.1 | 1.11 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 5.5 | 0.36 | +47% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.8 | 0.33 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.4 | 0.48 | -8% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +100% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clayton West and Scissett
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clayton West and Scissett
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clayton West and Scissett
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clayton West and Scissett
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clayton West and Scissett
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clayton West and Scissett
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clayton West and Scissett
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clayton West and Scissett
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clayton West and Scissett
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clayton West and Scissett
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clayton West and Scissett
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clayton West and Scissett recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Clayton West and Scissett, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clayton West and Scissett.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clayton West and Scissett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelmanthorpe | 280 | 51.2 | -21% |
| Darton | 1,013 | 60.7 | -7% |
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 460 | 67.6 | +4% |
| Penistone | 436 | 48.3 | -26% |
| Lepton | 389 | 77.3 | +19% |
| Dodworth | 428 | 71.5 | +10% |
| Crigglestone and Durkar | 324 | 61.9 | -5% |
| Horbury | 762 | 82.2 | +26% |
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 Clayton West and Scissett over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langley Lane | 27 |
| On or near Grove House Drive | 22 |
| On or near Marshall Mill Court | 21 |
| On or near Busker Lane | 14 |
| On or near Cliffe View | 13 |
| On or near Blackthorn Way | 12 |
| On or near Highbridge Lane | 12 |
| On or near Cuttlehurst | 11 |
| On or near Cliffewood Rise | 10 |
| On or near Church Terrace | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clayton West and Scissett 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 | 109 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 27.0% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 14.8% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Clayton West and Scissett has an estimated population of 5,071. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clayton West and Scissett sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clayton West and Scissett |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Clayton West and Scissett a safe place to live?
Clayton West and Scissett recorded 65.1 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 Clayton West and Scissett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (36).
Is crime in Clayton West and Scissett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clayton West and Scissett was up 15% on the year before: 330 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 286 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clayton West and Scissett?
Clayton West and Scissett 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 Clayton West and Scissett. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.