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Crime in Clayton West

Clayton West had 137 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 54.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 93rd of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% below the middle Kirklees area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

HD8, Kirklees · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Clayton West

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54.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
93 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Apr 44 May 47 Jun 48 Jul 52 Aug 37 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Clayton West. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4331%
theft2216%
anti-social behaviour2115%
criminal damage118%
burglary118%
public order107%
other crime86%
vehicle crime32%

Clayton West against Kirklees

TypeClayton West per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence17.234.6▼ 38%
Burglary4.44.2▲ 10%
Vehicle crime1.24.6–
Anti-social behaviour8.411.7▲ 75%
Theft and robbery9.66.8▲ 100%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Skelmanthorpe62.1▲ 8%
Clayton West54.9▲ 4%
Scissett51.8▲ 1%
Denby Dale42.2▲ 10%
Lower Cumberworth36▼ 10%
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 Clayton West a safe area?

Clayton West had about 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 93 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Clayton West?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (43), followed by theft (22) and anti-social behaviour (21).