Gomersal and Birkenshaw Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, 5.9 crimes were reported in July 2025—31.4% below the UK average of 8.6. This translates to one reported crime for every 170 residents over the course of the month, a figure that highlights the area’s relatively low risk profile compared to national standards. Violent crimes dominated the crime mix, making up 40.4% of all incidents, with 38 cases recorded. This was followed by burglary (13 cases, 13.8%) and anti-social behaviour (13 cases, 13.8%), both of which occurred at rates significantly diverging from the UK average. The summer months, with their peak tourism and outdoor events, may partly explain the elevated violent crime figures, as public spaces become more crowded and interactions more frequent. However, the area’s crime rate remains lower than the UK average across most categories, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences recorded at 48% and 38% below the national benchmark, respectively. This suggests a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the area’s character as a built-up district within Kirklees, where social cohesion and surveillance may play a role in deterring certain types of crime. The seasonal context of July—schools out, festivals active, and extended daylight hours—likely influences patterns of criminal activity. Overall, the data illustrates a crime profile that is both reflective of local conditions and distinct from the UK average, offering a nuanced picture of safety and risk for residents.

July 2025 saw a significant shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes (38 cases) slightly outpacing property crimes (34 cases). This contrasts with previous months, where property crimes often dominated. The most notable change was a 28.6% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from 7 to 9. This could indicate a seasonal uptick in opportunistic thefts, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during festivals or events. Conversely, drug-related crimes plummeted by 83.3%, from 6 to 1, marking the steepest decline among all categories. This drop may reflect heightened enforcement during the summer or changes in local drug supply chains. Burglary rates in the area remained starkly elevated, with 13 cases recorded (0.8 per 1,000), 196% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests a unique vulnerability, tied to the built-up nature of the area, where properties may be more concentrated or less secured than in rural zones. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (13 cases) and public order offences (6 cases) remained well below the UK average, indicating that community policing or local norms may effectively mitigate such issues. For residents, the 31.4% gap in the overall crime rate compared to the UK average provides a tangible sense of relative safety, though the burglary figure underscores the need for targeted measures in specific crime types.

The crime rate in Gomersal and Birkenshaw fell by 23.5% in July 2025, dropping from 7.7 per 1,000 to 5.9 per 1,000—a decline that positions the area as one of the safer built-up districts within Kirklees. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 3 crimes per day, a manageable frequency for a community of 15,986 residents. Over the course of the month, the likelihood of a resident experiencing a reported crime was roughly 1 in 170, a figure that is both lower than the UK average and consistent with the area’s historical trends. When scaled to the local population, the 31.4% reduction from the previous month highlights a measurable improvement in safety, though this must be balanced against the persistent above-average burglary rate. The contrast between the area’s overall safety and its elevated burglary figures illustrates the complexity of crime patterns in built-up areas, where concentrated housing and commercial activity may create opportunities for certain types of crime while reducing others. This daily and monthly context allows residents to gauge their risk in practical terms, reinforcing that while the area is broadly safe, specific vulnerabilities require attention.