Crime Rates at Chickenley Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 8QD

Chickenley Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dewsbury East , and the 349th 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 Chickenley Lane (WF12 8QD) in the last 12 months was 40.0 per 1,000 residents and was 75.1% lower than the Dewsbury East average (160.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chickenley Lane (WF12 8QD), the main crime hotspot is near Chickenley Lane. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.