Crime in Horbury: statistics, rates and trends
762 crimes were recorded in Horbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Horbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Horbury
- Types of crime in Horbury
- Horbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Horbury
- Streets with the most crime in Horbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horbury
- Population and deprivation in Horbury
- Questions about crime in Horbury
- About this data
762 crimes were recorded in Horbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 362 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Horbury has the 579th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Horbury | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 762 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.2 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,267 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Horbury was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,066 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (762). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 762 | 82.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 900 | 97.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 895 | 96.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 926 | 99.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 887 | 95.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 810 | 87.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 840 | 90.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 927 | 100.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,066 | 115.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horbury 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+70%) and criminal damage and arson (+10%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 362 | 39.1 | 1.14 | -21% |
| Public order | 71 | 7.7 | 1.15 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 7.6 | 0.49 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 5.9 | 0.88 | +10% |
| Other theft | 46 | 5.0 | 0.78 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.3 | 0.88 | -20% |
| Other crime | 39 | 4.2 | 1.99 | +70% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 3.7 | 0.44 | -19% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -29% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.78 | -12% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Horbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horbury recorded 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 47.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Horbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horbury recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Horbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horbury recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Horbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horbury recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Horbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horbury recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Horbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horbury recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Horbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horbury recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Horbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horbury recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Horbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horbury recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Horbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horbury recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Horbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horbury recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Horbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Horbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Horbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Horbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Horbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Horbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone and Durkar | 324 | 61.9 | -25% |
| Ossett | 1,580 | 74.9 | -9% |
| Wakefield | 14,410 | 148.4 | +80% |
| Dewsbury | 8,318 | 127.0 | +54% |
| East Ardsley | 1,162 | 80.5 | -2% |
| Crofton | 440 | 65.7 | -20% |
| Batley | 4,826 | 113.2 | +38% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 330 | 65.1 | -21% |
1 areas within Horbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Horbury and South Ossett had the highest rate (75.4 per 1,000) and Horbury and South Ossett the lowest (75.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury and South Ossett | Neighbourhood | 15,160 | 1,143 | 75.4 |
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 Horbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B6128 | 60 |
| On or near The Shutt | 33 |
| On or near Castle Grove | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Sunroyd Hill | 28 |
| On or near Berry Lane | 27 |
| On or near The Sycamores | 27 |
| On or near East Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Rachael Street | 17 |
| On or near The Overcroft | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horbury 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 | 279 | 36.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 218 | 28.6% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 10.1% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Horbury has an estimated population of 9,267. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horbury sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Horbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Horbury a safe place to live?
Horbury recorded 82.2 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 Horbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (71).
Is crime in Horbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horbury was down 15% on the year before: 762 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 900 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Horbury?
Horbury 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 Horbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.