Total Crime Rate
57.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ravenshouse Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Dewsbury West , and the 544th 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 Ravenshouse Road (WF13 3QT) in the last 12 months was 57.0 per 1,000 residents and was 54.4% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 38.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ravenshouse Road (WF13 3QT), the main crime hotspot is near Crow Nest View. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dewsbury West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Ravenshouse Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crow Nest View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pilgrim Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beckett Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beckett Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Beckett Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crow Nest View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pilgrim Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beckett Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beckett Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crow Nest View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pilgrim Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Beaver Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crow Nest View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Beaver Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crow Nest View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pilgrim Crescent | Under investigation |
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