Crime Rates at Bennett Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 7DY

Bennett Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East , and the 149th lowest crime rate of 1,334 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 Bennett Lane (WF12 7DY) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 83.5% lower than the Batley East average (126.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bennett Lane (WF12 7DY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near White Cross Road, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Croftlands (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.