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Crime in Shepley Lane Head

Shepley Lane Head had 13 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 16.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 115th of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 82% below the middle Kirklees area. Crime was down 48% on the three months before.

HD8, Kirklees · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shepley Lane Head

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16.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
115 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
-48%on the 3 months beforeless crime
theftmost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 8 Apr 10 May 3 Jun 5 Jul 5 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
theft323%
vehicle crime323%
violence323%
public order215%
criminal damage18%
burglary18%

Shepley Lane Head against Kirklees

TypeShepley Lane Head per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence3.937.6▼ 73%
Burglary1.34.3–
Vehicle crime3.94.6–
Anti-social behaviour012.1–
Theft and robbery3.97.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wildspur46.2▼ 4%
Lower Cumberworth43.7▲ 17%
New Mill43.7▲ 8%
Denby Dale42.2▲ 4%
Shepley19.6▼ 17%
Shepley Lane Head16.9▼ 48%
Upper Cumberworth14▼ 57%
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 Shepley Lane Head a safe area?

Shepley Lane Head had about 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 115 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was theft.

What is the most common crime in Shepley Lane Head?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was theft (3), followed by vehicle crime (3) and violence (3).