Crime in Heckmondwike: statistics, rates and trends

1,143 crimes were recorded in Heckmondwike in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 543 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Heckmondwike has the 396th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Heckmondwike was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,516 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,143). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heckmondwike 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, other crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+11%). The largest falls were in other crime (-44%) and burglary (-42%).

Violence and sexual offences in Heckmondwike

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heckmondwike recorded 543 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 47.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Heckmondwike

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heckmondwike recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Heckmondwike

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heckmondwike recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Heckmondwike

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heckmondwike recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Heckmondwike

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heckmondwike recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Heckmondwike

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heckmondwike recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Heckmondwike

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heckmondwike recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Heckmondwike

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heckmondwike recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Heckmondwike

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heckmondwike recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Heckmondwike

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heckmondwike recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 214% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Heckmondwike

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heckmondwike recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Heckmondwike

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heckmondwike recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Heckmondwike

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heckmondwike recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Heckmondwike

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heckmondwike recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Heckmondwike, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heckmondwike.

1 areas within Heckmondwike, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Heckmondwike had the highest rate (95.5 per 1,000) and Heckmondwike the lowest (95.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Heckmondwike over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heckmondwike 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.

Heckmondwike has an estimated population of 11,888. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heckmondwike sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Heckmondwike. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.