Crime in Liversedge: statistics, rates and trends
1,687 crimes were recorded in Liversedge in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Liversedge at a glance
- Crime trends in Liversedge
- Types of crime in Liversedge
- Liversedge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Liversedge
- Streets with the most crime in Liversedge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Liversedge
- Demographics of Liversedge
- Questions about crime in Liversedge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (671), anti-social behaviour (192) and criminal damage and arson (140) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 311th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Liversedge | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,687 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.7 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,269 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Liversedge of any year here (1,687 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,687 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,980 | 121.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,882 | 115.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,493 | 153.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,111 | 129.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,009 | 123.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,948 | 119.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,121 | 130.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,097 | 128.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 163 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 149 |
| February 2026 | 113 |
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 128 |
| September 2025 | 147 |
Compared with England and Wales, Liversedge recorded notably more other crime (48% above the national rate), vehicle crime (45% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (28% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (23% below) and drugs (23% below). On the year before, other crime fell from 75 to 51 and shoplifting fell from 184 to 130.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 671 | 41.2 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 11.8 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 140 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 130 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 8.0 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 7.2 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 100 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Burglary | 66 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 51 | 3.1 | 2.1 | -32% |
| Drugs | 41 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Liversedge; the highest is Dewsbury (125.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Gomersal and Birkenshaw (73.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Liversedge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike | 1,134 | 95.4 | -8% |
| Cleckheaton | 1,521 | 123.0 | +19% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -20% |
| Gomersal and Birkenshaw | 1,178 | 73.1 | -30% |
| Batley | 4,884 | 114.6 | +11% |
| Dewsbury | 8,191 | 125.1 | +21% |
| Brighouse | 3,315 | 99.9 | -4% |
| Gildersome | 599 | 95.7 | -8% |
Liversedge and Gomersal is the one area listed within Liversedge, with 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liversedge and Gomersal | Neighbourhood | 19,840 | 1,932 | 97.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Liversedge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Queen Street” (149).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queen Street | 149 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near Northgate | 39 |
| On or near Upper Barker Street | 38 |
| On or near B6117 | 37 |
| On or near Market Street | 36 |
| On or near Seventh Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Duxbury Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue West | 29 |
| On or near Listing Drive | 29 |
Of the 1,495 crimes in Liversedge with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 192 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 531 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 472 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 191 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Liversedge has an estimated population of 16,269 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Liversedge average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Liversedge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Liversedge a safe place to live?
Liversedge recorded 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 311th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Liversedge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 671 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Liversedge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liversedge was down 15% on the year before: 1,687 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,980 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Liversedge?
About 16,269 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Liversedge?
Liversedge 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.