Crime Rates at Mavis Avenue, Dewsbury, WF13 3RU

Mavis Avenue 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 Mavis Avenue (WF13 3RU) 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 Mavis Avenue (WF13 3RU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ravens Crescent, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ravens Walk (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.