Crime in Lepton: statistics, rates and trends
389 crimes were recorded in Lepton in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
389 crimes were recorded in Lepton in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 112 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Lepton has the 665th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lepton | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 389 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.3 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,033 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lepton was highest in the year to July 2024 (412 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (291). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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 | 389 | 77.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 394 | 78.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 412 | 81.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 349 | 69.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 407 | 80.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 346 | 68.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 388 | 77.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 341 | 67.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 291 | 57.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lepton 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in other theft (+36%) and shoplifting (+26%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-59%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 112 | 22.3 | 2.69 | +26% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 21.5 | 0.63 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 8.5 | 0.56 | -4% |
| Other theft | 34 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +36% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -5% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.0 | 0.84 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -59% |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.0 | 0.94 | +67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.82 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
Shoplifting in Lepton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lepton recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Lepton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lepton recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 27.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lepton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lepton recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lepton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lepton recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lepton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lepton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lepton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lepton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lepton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lepton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lepton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lepton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lepton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lepton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lepton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lepton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lepton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lepton recorded 4 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lepton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lepton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lepton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lepton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Lepton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lepton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lepton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | +7% |
| Huddersfield | 17,335 | 115.5 | +49% |
| Skelmanthorpe | 280 | 51.2 | -34% |
| Honley | 681 | 48.0 | -38% |
| Dewsbury | 8,318 | 127.0 | +64% |
| Liversedge | 1,674 | 102.9 | +33% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 330 | 65.1 | -16% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,143 | 96.1 | +24% |
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 Lepton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 131 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 41 |
| On or near The Courtyard | 18 |
| On or near Mereside | 10 |
| On or near Fields Road | 10 |
| On or near Quarry Drive | 10 |
| On or near Tandem Way | 8 |
| On or near Tithefields | 8 |
| On or near Quarry Lane | 8 |
| On or near Highgate Lane | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lepton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 128 | 32.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 11.1% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 8.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Lepton has an estimated population of 5,033. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lepton sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lepton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% |
| Social rented homes | 3.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Lepton a safe place to live?
Lepton recorded 77.3 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 Lepton?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (108).
Is crime in Lepton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lepton was down 1% on the year before: 389 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 394 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lepton?
Lepton 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 Lepton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.