Cleckheaton Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Cleckheaton's crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 33.9% of all reported incidents. This category alone was 47% above the UK average, with 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 2.3 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 54.7% above the UK average of 6.4, highlighting a stark divergence from national trends. Anti-social behaviour (14.4% share) and shoplifting (11.9% share) followed as the next most common crime types, with shoplifting rates 107% above the UK average. This pattern contrasts with the UK's broader distribution, where property crimes typically dominate. The winter month context may contribute to these figures, as Cleckheaton's built-up area within Kirklees experiences reduced outdoor activity during February. However, the pronounced emphasis on violent crime suggests factors beyond seasonal patterns, such as local social dynamics or policing priorities. Drug-related offences (6.8% share) were 204% above the UK average, indicating a significant divergence in this category. These statistics illustrate an area where interpersonal crime and substance-related issues are driving the current crime profile.

February 2026 saw a 166.7% increase in drug-related offences, rising from 3 to 8 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 150% rise in public order offences (from 4 to 10), suggests a shift in crime patterns during the month. Robbery rates also increased by 50%, though starting from a low base of 2 to 3 incidents. Conversely, burglary and other theft rates both fell by 50% compared to January, with burglary dropping from 8 to 4 incidents. This contrast in trends highlights a mixed picture: while violent and disorderly crimes rose sharply, property-related offences declined. Shoplifting remains a persistent issue, with 14 incidents reported (1.2 per 1,000 residents) — 107% above the UK average. For residents, the most striking figure may be the 204% increase in drug-related crime compared to the UK average, which could indicate localised challenges in this area. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) over property crimes (36 incidents) also marks a departure from the UK's typical balance, where property crimes often outnumber violent offences. These shifts warrant closer attention from local authorities, particularly given the significant deviations in drug-related and public order crime rates.

Cleckheaton's crime rate in February 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents) marked a 9.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 9.1 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, places the area's crime profile in a broader context: over the course of February, 118 crimes were reported, averaging roughly 4 crimes per day. For local residents, this means a 1-in-101 chance of being involved in a reported crime during the month. Comparing Cleckheaton's population of 11,895 to the UK average, the area's significantly higher rates in violent crime and drug-related offences stand out. While the UK average for violent crime is 2.3 per 1,000, Cleckheaton's rate of 3.4 per 1,000 indicates a localised concentration of such incidents. The daily crime count provides a tangible perspective: residents could expect to encounter a crime roughly every 6.5 hours. This statistic, when considered alongside the population-scaled monthly exposure figure, underscores the need for community-focused policing strategies. The 54.7% gap between Cleckheaton's overall rate and the UK average suggests that local factors — such as the built-up nature of the area within Kirklees — may play a role in shaping these crime trends.