Crime in Lepton: statistics, rates and trends
395 crimes were recorded in Lepton in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Crime map
Shoplifting (111), violence and sexual offences (111) and anti-social behaviour (44) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 641st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Lepton | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 395 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.5 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,033 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lepton peaked in the year to August 2024 (415 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (272). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 395 | 78.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 392 | 77.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 415 | 82.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 349 | 69.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 404 | 80.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 346 | 68.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 385 | 76.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 361 | 71.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 272 | 54.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lepton recorded notably more shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (43% below) and violence and sexual offences (36% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 26 to 33 and shoplifting rose from 90 to 111, while public order fell from 29 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 111 | 22.1 | 8.5 | +23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 22.1 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 8.7 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Other theft | 33 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Lepton; the highest is Dewsbury (125.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Honley (48.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lepton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | +5% |
| Huddersfield | 17,230 | 114.8 | +46% |
| Skelmanthorpe | 272 | 49.7 | -37% |
| Honley | 690 | 48.6 | -38% |
| Dewsbury | 8,191 | 125.1 | +59% |
| Liversedge | 1,687 | 103.7 | +32% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 329 | 64.9 | -17% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,134 | 95.4 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Lepton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (132).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 132 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 42 |
| On or near The Courtyard | 15 |
| On or near Mereside | 12 |
| On or near Fields Road | 10 |
| On or near Quarry Drive | 10 |
| On or near Hermitage Park | 9 |
| On or near Quarry Lane | 8 |
| On or near Tithefields | 8 |
| On or near Tandem Way | 7 |
Of the 351 crimes in Lepton with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 24.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 10.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Lepton has an estimated population of 5,033 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lepton average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lepton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lepton a safe place to live?
Lepton recorded 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 641st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Lepton?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (111).
Is crime in Lepton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lepton was almost unchanged on the year before: 395 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 392 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lepton?
About 5,033 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lepton?
Lepton 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.