Total Crime Rate
60.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Vale area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Dewsbury West , and the 579th 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 West Vale (WF12 9QH) in the last 12 months was 60.4 per 1,000 residents and was 51.7% lower than the Dewsbury West average (125.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 45.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Vale (WF12 9QH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bus/Coach Station, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Caldermill Way (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dewsbury West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wormalds View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Water Lane | Under investigation |
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