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Crime in Chickenley

Chickenley had 316 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 145 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% above the middle Kirklees area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

WF12, Kirklees · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Chickenley

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145crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common139 in 3 months

Month by month

101 Mar 107 Apr 101 May 105 Jun 107 Jul 104 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Chickenley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13944%
anti-social behaviour5517%
criminal damage268%
shoplifting227%
theft196%
public order196%
other crime124%
drugs103%

Chickenley against Kirklees

TypeChickenley per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence63.837.6▼ 1%
Burglary1.84.3▼ 60%
Vehicle crime2.34.6▼ 67%
Anti-social behaviour25.212.1▲ 38%
Theft and robbery9.27.2▲ 18%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chickenley145▲ 2%
Earlsheaton139.5▲ 4%
Dewsbury130.1▼ 1%
Savile Town122.3▲ 4%
Hanging Heaton105▲ 5%
Ossett92.2▼ 4%
Gawthorpe78.9▼ 19%
See every Kirklees area ranked on the crime in Kirklees page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chickenley a safe area?

Chickenley had about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chickenley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (139), followed by anti-social behaviour (55) and criminal damage (26).