Crime Rates at The Crescent, Dewsbury, WF13 3AZ

The Crescent area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South , and the 81st 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 The Crescent (WF13 3AZ) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the Dewsbury South average (89.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Crescent (WF13 3AZ), the main crime hotspot is near Crescent Walk. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.