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Crime in Cross Bank

Cross Bank had 566 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 172.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 81% above the middle Kirklees area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

WF17, Kirklees · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cross Bank

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172.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common169 in 3 months

Month by month

185 Apr 183 May 183 Jun 218 Jul 180 Aug 168 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16930%
shoplifting13323%
anti-social behaviour8315%
criminal damage427%
public order326%
theft224%
other crime204%
vehicle crime193%

Cross Bank against Kirklees

TypeCross Bank per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence57.837.6▲ 18%
Burglary5.34.3▲ 29%
Vehicle crime4.14.60%
Anti-social behaviour27.912.1▼ 20%
Theft and robbery8.37.2▼ 12%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cross Bank172.2▲ 13%
Batley123.9▲ 3%
Birstall113.9▲ 3%
Carlinghow103.7▲ 5%
Batley Carr102.2▲ 6%
Staincliffe94.9▲ 3%
Healey90.7▲ 11%
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 Cross Bank a safe area?

Cross Bank had about 172.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cross Bank?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (169), followed by shoplifting (133) and anti-social behaviour (83).