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Crime in Highburton

Highburton had 51 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 57.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 94th of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Kirklees area. Crime was up 59% on the three months before.

HD8, Kirklees · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Highburton

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57.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
94 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
+59%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 14 Apr 15 May 20 Jun 14 Jul 17 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Highburton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2141%
violence1733%
public order36%
other crime36%
theft24%
burglary24%
shoplifting12%
criminal damage12%

Highburton against Kirklees

TypeHighburton per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence19.237.6–
Burglary2.34.3–
Vehicle crime04.6–
Anti-social behaviour23.812.1▲ 62%
Theft and robbery3.47.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Almondbury108▲ 22%
Lascelles Hall101.6▲ 25%
Waterloo100.5▲ 33%
Benomley87.5▲ 13%
Highburton57.7▲ 59%
Kirkburton45.2▲ 39%
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 Highburton a safe area?

Highburton had about 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 94 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Highburton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (21), followed by violence (17) and public order (3).