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Crime in Upper Cumberworth

Upper Cumberworth had 6 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 14 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 117th of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 85% below the middle Kirklees area. Crime was down 57% on the three months before.

HD8, Kirklees · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Upper Cumberworth

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14crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
117 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
-57%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 1 Apr 3 May 1 Jun 3 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence233%
other crime117%
burglary117%
theft117%
public order117%

Upper Cumberworth against Kirklees

TypeUpper Cumberworth per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence4.737.6–
Burglary2.34.3–
Vehicle crime04.6–
Anti-social behaviour012.1–
Theft and robbery2.37.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Skelmanthorpe63.7▲ 8%
Lower Cumberworth43.7▲ 17%
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 Upper Cumberworth a safe area?

Upper Cumberworth had about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 117 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upper Cumberworth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (2), followed by other crime (1) and burglary (1).