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Crime in Shepley

Shepley had 15 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 19.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 114th of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 79% below the middle Kirklees area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

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

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19.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
114 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 5 Apr 7 May 4 Jun 7 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence533%
vehicle crime320%
theft213%
anti-social behaviour213%
burglary17%
public order17%
other crime17%

Shepley against Kirklees

TypeShepley per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence6.537.6–
Burglary1.34.3–
Vehicle crime3.94.6–
Anti-social behaviour2.612.1–
Theft and robbery2.67.2–

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%
Kirkburton45.2▲ 39%
Lower Cumberworth43.7▲ 17%
New Mill43.7▲ 8%
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 a safe area?

Shepley had about 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 114 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shepley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by vehicle crime (3) and theft (2).