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Crime in Upperthong

Upperthong had 30 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 109th of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% below the middle Kirklees area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

HD9, Kirklees · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Upperthong

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33.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
109 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 8 Apr 5 May 10 Jun 8 Jul 12 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1240%
anti-social behaviour723%
burglary310%
public order310%
criminal damage13%
drugs13%
theft13%
theft from the person13%

Upperthong against Kirklees

TypeUpperthong per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence13.637.6▲ 20%
Burglary3.44.3–
Vehicle crime1.14.6–
Anti-social behaviour7.912.1–
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
Wooldale46.6▼ 26%
Holmfirth46.5▼ 9%
Holmbridge36.1▼ 17%
Upperthong33.9▲ 30%
Thongsbridge27.6▼ 32%
Hinchliffe Mill27▼ 8%
Netherthong24.1▼ 34%
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 Upperthong a safe area?

Upperthong had about 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 109 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upperthong?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and burglary (3).