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Crime in Towngate

Towngate had 210 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 88 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 66th of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% below the middle Kirklees area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

WF14, Kirklees · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Towngate

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88crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
66 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common63 in 3 months

Month by month

56 Mar 61 Apr 64 May 64 Jun 74 Jul 72 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6330%
anti-social behaviour6129%
shoplifting2512%
theft147%
public order147%
criminal damage84%
vehicle crime84%
drugs63%

Towngate against Kirklees

TypeTowngate per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence26.437.6▲ 5%
Burglary1.34.3–
Vehicle crime3.44.6–
Anti-social behaviour25.612.1▲ 154%
Theft and robbery6.77.2▲ 33%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Norristhorpe1290%
Battyeford113.4▼ 8%
Ravensthorpe113.4▼ 2%
Lower Hopton99.7▼ 4%
Mirfield92.8▼ 1%
Towngate88▲ 16%
Northorpe66.4▲ 14%
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 Towngate a safe area?

Towngate had about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 66 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Towngate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (63), followed by anti-social behaviour (61) and shoplifting (25).