Kirklees Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Kirklees maintain a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.6% above the UK average of 7.3. The most significant concern remains violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.8% of all crimes, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 — 32% higher than the national average. This category is consistent with Kirklees' status as a mixed-use urban area with high foot traffic in retail and leisure zones, where incidents often occur during late evenings. Public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.6 per 1,000) also exceeded UK averages, potentially linked to the busy season of Bonfire Night and the start of the Christmas shopping period. Anti-social behaviour, however, dropped by 24.2% compared to October, possibly reflecting the impact of community engagement efforts during the month. The rise in bicycle theft (8 cases) and other theft (232 cases) may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the dark evenings of November and the increased movement of people during Black Friday sales. While the overall rate is lower than October's 8.4 per 1,000, the persistent elevation in violent crime compared to the UK average indicates that targeted measures may be required in specific neighbourhoods. The data also shows that theft from the person (17 cases) and bicycle theft (8 cases) remain well below UK averages, suggesting that some areas of Kirklees are relatively safer in these categories. This contrast highlights the uneven distribution of crime across the local authority, with certain zones experiencing higher risks than others. Residents are advised to remain vigilant in areas with high retail presence and during the extended darkness of November evenings.

Violence and sexual offences remain the most pressing concern, making up 42.8% of all crimes in November, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 — 32% above the UK average. This category has seen no significant month-on-month change, but its dominance reflects a persistent challenge in Kirklees' urban centres. Bicycle theft surged by 33.3% (6 to 8), a sharp increase that may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced visibility during dark evenings. Other theft rose by 10%, potentially influenced by increased retail activity during Black Friday. In contrast, robbery fell by 33.3% (48 to 32), due to heightened police presence or shifts in criminal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 24.2% (417 to 316), a decline that could signal the effectiveness of local community initiatives or a temporary reduction in alcohol-related incidents during the month. These fluctuations underscore the need for continued monitoring of specific crime hotspots.

Kirklees' November 2025 crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.9% decline from October's 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight improvement in overall safety. However, the area still records a 9.6% higher rate than the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Kirklees experiences approximately 119 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent need for vigilance. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, highlights the frequency of incidents in a densely populated local authority. This rate is consistent with Kirklees' position as a mixed-use urban and suburban district with significant retail and commuter activity, which can drive both property and violent crime. The decrease in anti-social behaviour and robbery suggests targeted interventions may have had an impact, though the continued rise in violence and public order offences indicates ongoing challenges in certain areas.