Gomersal and Birkenshaw Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 15,986, 105 crimes reported in August 2025 translates to a rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents — 18.5% below the UK average of 8.1. This figures marks a notable divergence from the national trend, with local crime patterns shaped by the area’s character as a built-up district within Kirklees. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (31 incidents, 29.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (22 incidents, 21.0%) and vehicle crime (10 incidents, 9.5%). The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month with increased tourism and potentially more unoccupied homes — may partly explain the 8.6% of crimes classified as burglary or criminal damage, though these figures remain below the UK average for most categories. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.9 per 1,000, are 34% below the UK rate, suggesting a relatively stable environment for public safety despite the summer season. However, vehicle crime stands out as significantly above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), a trend consistent with areas where car parks or transport hubs are prominent. This balance between property and violent crime highlights the combination of local factors, from community engagement to infrastructure, that shape the area’s crime profile.

August 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) — a stark increase that may reflect seasonal changes in substance use patterns. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, jumping 233.3% (from 3 to 10 incidents), a figure that exceeds the UK average by 54% (0.4 per 1,000). This could indicate heightened activity around local transport networks or car parks, though further data would be needed to confirm. Conversely, other theft incidents fell by 55.6% (from 9 to 4), and shoplifting dropped by 50.0% (from 2 to 1), linked to reduced foot traffic during August holidays. The category of 'other crime' also increased by 150.0% (from 2 to 5), a rise that warrants attention given its 87% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000). Residents might find the 34% below UK average for violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) reassuring. of crimes classified as public order (9 incidents) — 3% above the UK rate — suggests occasional tensions in public spaces. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring of local hotspots.

The crime rate in August 2025 (6.6 per 1,000) marks an 11.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Over the course of the month, this equates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day — a figure that, while low, remains a daily reality for residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that one crime occurred for every 152 residents, a statistic that contextualises the impact of these incidents within the local community. For a built-up area with a population of 15,986, this rate places Gomersal and Birkenshaw firmly in the lower half of UK crime rankings, with the 18.5% deficit to the national average (8.1 per 1,000) highlighting the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives. However, the 54% above UK average for vehicle crime (0.6 per 1,000) suggests vulnerabilities in specific areas, such as car parks or transport hubs. These comparisons illustrate how local conditions — from population density to infrastructure — shape crime trends in ways that diverge from the national picture, offering both opportunities and challenges for targeted interventions.