Mirfield Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mirfield's November 2025 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents places it 35.6% below the UK average of 7.3, a significant deviation that underscores the area's distinct crime profile. The most prominent category, violence and sexual offences (39 cases, 41.9% of total), remains 22% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). This is consistent with Mirfield's likely position as a smaller built-up area within Kirklees, where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (13 cases, 14.0% of total), is also 34% below the UK average (1.1 per 1,000), suggesting that the area's social fabric may be more cohesive or that local interventions have effectively reduced such incidents. However, burglary stands out as an anomaly, with a rate of 0.4 per 1,000 (7.5% of total), 33% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be explained by Mirfield's built-up character, where a higher density of residential properties could increase vulnerability to forced entry. Seasonal factors in November, such as the dark evenings following Bonfire Night and the early shopping rush of Black Friday, may have influenced crime patterns. The lower rates of public order offences (36% below UK average) and shoplifting (68% below UK average) suggest that the area's community and local businesses may have successfully mitigated certain risks through proactive measures.

November 2025 saw a 250% increase in burglary cases, rising from two to seven incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average for burglary (0.3 vs 0.4 per 1,000), contrasts with the 66.7% drop in shoplifting cases, which fell from nine to three. The reduction in shoplifting may be partly attributed to the early shopping rush associated with Black Friday, which could have deterred opportunistic theft. Meanwhile, other crime categories also showed movement: 'other crime' rose by 25%, and drugs-related offences fell by two-thirds. The violent crime category, accounting for 41.9% of all incidents, remained 22% below the UK average (2.0 vs 2.6 per 1,000). This suggests that while Mirfield's violent crime rate is lower than the national average, the specific rise in burglary highlights a concentrated risk area that may require targeted measures. For residents, the significant drop in shoplifting is a tangible benefit, linked to increased retail security measures during the festive season.

Mirfield's crime rate in November 2025 (4.7 per 1,000) marks a 21.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing trend of decline. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 212 residents, illustrating the relatively low level of risk compared to the UK average. This statistic, when scaled to Mirfield's population of 19,689, suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a monthly basis. The drop in overall crime may partly explain the reduced presence of certain offences, such as shoplifting and drugs-related crimes, which saw significant decreases month-on-month. However, the persistence of burglary at a rate 33% above the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability that warrants focused attention within the broader context of the area's crime profile.