Crime in Clayton West and Scissett: statistics, rates and trends
329 crimes were recorded in Clayton West and Scissett in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clayton West and Scissett
- Questions about crime in Clayton West and Scissett
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (147), other theft (39) and burglary (38) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 865th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Clayton West and Scissett | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 329 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.9 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,071 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clayton West and Scissett peaked in the year to August 2020 (360 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (286). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 329 | 64.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 286 | 56.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 324 | 63.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 338 | 66.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 328 | 64.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 341 | 67.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 360 | 71.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 312 | 61.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 340 | 67.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clayton West and Scissett recorded notably more burglary (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (64% below) and public order (32% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 20 to 28 and other theft rose from 30 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 | 29.0 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Other theft | 39 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Burglary | 38 | 7.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 5.5 | 15.4 | +40% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Clayton West and Scissett; the highest is Horbury (84.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Penistone (48.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clayton West and Scissett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelmanthorpe | 272 | 49.7 | -23% |
| Darton | 989 | 59.2 | -9% |
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 486 | 71.4 | +10% |
| Penistone | 438 | 48.5 | -25% |
| Lepton | 395 | 78.5 | +21% |
| Dodworth | 420 | 70.2 | +8% |
| Crigglestone and Durkar | 320 | 61.1 | -6% |
| Horbury | 783 | 84.5 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Clayton West and Scissett over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Langley Lane” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langley Lane | 28 |
| On or near Grove House Drive | 26 |
| On or near Marshall Mill Court | 23 |
| On or near Busker Lane | 15 |
| On or near Cliffe View | 13 |
| On or near Highbridge Lane | 12 |
| On or near Blackthorn Way | 11 |
| On or near Cuttlehurst | 10 |
| On or near Scott Hill | 10 |
| On or near Church Terrace | 9 |
Of the 301 crimes in Clayton West and Scissett with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 18.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Clayton West and Scissett has an estimated population of 5,071 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clayton West and Scissett average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clayton West and Scissett | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clayton West and Scissett a safe place to live?
Clayton West and Scissett recorded 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 865th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Clayton West and Scissett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 147 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (39).
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: 329 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 286 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clayton West and Scissett?
About 5,071 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clayton West and Scissett?
Clayton West and Scissett 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.