Crime Rates at Longcauseway, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 0RG

Longcauseway area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South , and the 655th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Longcauseway (WF12 0RG) in the last 12 months was 71.2 per 1,000 residents and was 20.6% lower than the Dewsbury South average (89.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 39.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Longcauseway (WF12 0RG), the main crime hotspot is near Mountain Road. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.