Total Crime Rate
121.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westerley Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kirkburton , and the 332nd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Westerley Close (HD8 8HL) in the last 12 months was 121.7 per 1,000 residents and was 256.7% higher than the Kirkburton average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 87.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westerley Close (HD8 8HL), the main crime hotspot is near Westerley Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kirkburton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westerley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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