Crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw: statistics, rates and trends
1,193 crimes were recorded in Gomersal and Birkenshaw in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw at a glance
- Crime trends in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
- Types of crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
- Gomersal and Birkenshaw compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Gomersal and Birkenshaw
- Streets with the most crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
- Population and deprivation in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
- Questions about crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
- About this data
1,193 crimes were recorded in Gomersal and Birkenshaw in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 405 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Gomersal and Birkenshaw has the 712th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gomersal and Birkenshaw | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,193 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.0 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,118 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,497 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,190). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,193 | 74.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,190 | 73.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,371 | 85.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,483 | 92.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,497 | 92.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,386 | 86.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,442 | 89.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,479 | 91.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,322 | 82.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gomersal and Birkenshaw 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, burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+45%) and anti-social behaviour (+42%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 405 | 25.1 | 0.73 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 245 | 15.2 | 0.99 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 6.2 | 1.26 | +45% |
| Burglary | 87 | 5.4 | 1.53 | +7% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -7% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -21% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.9 | 1.35 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 2.6 | 0.31 | -53% |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.9 | 0.57 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +125% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.30 | -33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -69% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gomersal and Birkenshaw
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Gomersal and Birkenshaw, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gomersal and Birkenshaw.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gomersal and Birkenshaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleckheaton | 1,501 | 121.4 | +64% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,143 | 96.1 | +30% |
| Liversedge | 1,674 | 102.9 | +39% |
| Batley | 4,826 | 113.2 | +53% |
| Gildersome | 592 | 94.6 | +28% |
| Morley (Leeds) | 4,481 | 134.6 | +82% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | +12% |
| Pudsey | 3,251 | 91.4 | +24% |
1 areas within Gomersal and Birkenshaw, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Birstall and Birkenshaw had the highest rate (84.8 per 1,000) and Birstall and Birkenshaw the lowest (84.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall and Birkenshaw | Neighbourhood | 17,956 | 1,523 | 84.8 |
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 Gomersal and Birkenshaw over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Spen Lane | 62 |
| On or near Butts Hill | 46 |
| On or near Shirley Terrace | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Selene Close | 26 |
| On or near Charles Street | 25 |
| On or near The Grove | 23 |
| On or near Shirley Mount | 19 |
| On or near Prospect Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gomersal and Birkenshaw 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 | 341 | 28.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 320 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 245 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Gomersal and Birkenshaw has an estimated population of 16,118. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gomersal and Birkenshaw sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gomersal and Birkenshaw |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Gomersal and Birkenshaw a safe place to live?
Gomersal and Birkenshaw recorded 74.0 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 Gomersal and Birkenshaw?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (245).
Is crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gomersal and Birkenshaw was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,193 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,190 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gomersal and Birkenshaw?
Gomersal and Birkenshaw 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 Gomersal and Birkenshaw. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.