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Crime in Kirkburton

Kirkburton had 110 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 45.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 101st of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 52% below the middle Kirklees area. Crime was up 39% on the three months before.

HD8, Kirklees · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kirkburton

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45.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
101 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
+39%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 31 Apr 35 May 44 Jun 27 Jul 39 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3633%
anti-social behaviour3330%
burglary87%
criminal damage76%
shoplifting76%
public order55%
other crime55%
theft44%

Kirkburton against Kirklees

TypeKirkburton per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence14.837.6▲ 50%
Burglary3.34.3–
Vehicle crime1.24.6–
Anti-social behaviour13.612.1▲ 83%
Theft and robbery2.17.2–

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%
Skelmanthorpe63.7▲ 8%
Highburton57.7▲ 59%
Kirkburton45.2▲ 39%
Shepley19.6▼ 17%
Shepley Lane Head16.9▼ 48%
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 Kirkburton a safe area?

Kirkburton had about 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 101 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kirkburton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by anti-social behaviour (33) and burglary (8).