Heckmondwike Crime Overview
Heckmondwike is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in West Yorkshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of West Yorkshire's 121 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Heckmondwike in 2020 was 107 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to West Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 2.3% higher than the West Yorkshire rate of 104 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Heckmondwike is the 46th most dangerous small town, and the 402nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In February 2020, Heckmondwike was the worst small town in West Yorkshire for robbery, with 6 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.48 per 1,000 inhabitants. March 2020 was also a bad month for Heckmondwike residents, when it was West Yorkshire's most dangerous small town for theft from the person, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.08 per 1,000 residents. Heckmondwike recorded 12 reports of vehicle crime during June 2020, making its crime rate of 0.95 the worst small town for vehicle crime in West Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Heckmondwike are violence and sexual offences, with 637 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 51. This is 7% higher than 2019's figure of 590 offences and a difference of 3.73 from 2019's crime rate of 47. Heckmondwike's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 250% from 2019's figure of 7 crimes.
Compare Heckmondwike to other towns and cities
See how Heckmondwike shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Heckmondwike and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Heckmondwike Crime Map
Crime in Heckmondwike Compared To West Yorkshire
Summary of Crimes in Heckmondwike This Year
| Heckmondwike | West Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 279 | 22.16 | 48,240 | 20.68 | 7% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.16 | 1,762 | 0.76 | 375% safer |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.45 | 15,102 | 6.47 | 45% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 158 | 12.55 | 25,487 | 10.93 | 13% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 39 | 3.10 | 8,343 | 3.58 | 15% safer |
| Other Crime | 47 | 3.73 | 6,613 | 2.84 | 24% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 82 | 6.51 | 16,370 | 7.02 | 8% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 12 | 0.95 | 2,120 | 0.91 | 4.2% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 195 | 15.49 | 30,328 | 13.00 | 16% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.27 | 2,443 | 1.05 | 17% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 2.62 | 11,647 | 4.99 | 90% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 6 | 0.48 | 2,040 | 0.87 | 81% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 60 | 4.76 | 13,660 | 5.86 | 23% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 637 | 50.59 | 107,157 | 45.94 | 9% more dangerous |
Heckmondwike Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon | 1,336 | 80.33 | 33% safer |
| Todmorden | 1,427 | 89.00 | 20% safer |
| Liversedge | 1,614 | 89.21 | 20% safer |
| Elland | 1,453 | 89.39 | 19% safer |
| Normanton | 2,141 | 98.89 | 8% safer |
| Heckmondwike | 1,343 | 106.66 | - |
| South Kirkby and Moorthorpe | 1,269 | 109.27 | 2.4% more dangerous |
| Hemsworth | 1,592 | 112.62 | 5% more dangerous |
| Cleckheaton | 1,271 | 112.92 | 6% more dangerous |
| Featherstone | 1,980 | 114.19 | 7% more dangerous |
| South Elmsall | 871 | 115.84 | 8% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Heckmondwike
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Heckmondwike
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St James Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Charnwood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Charnwood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Charnwood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Battye Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Market Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other crime | On or near Stonedene Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Queen Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Frank Peel Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Frank Peel Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Croft Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Croft Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Croft Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Vernon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Little Green Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Grosvenor Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Grosvenor Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Grosvenor Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Shelley Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Heckmondwike Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 36 | 20 | 21 | 22 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.32 | 0.71 | 0.56 | 0.16 | Safer |
| Burglary | 11 | 7 | 10 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 3.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 11 | 10 | 11 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.95 | 0.95 | Safer |
| Public Order | 11 | 13 | 16 | 15 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.64 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.0 | 0.48 | 0.95 | 0.48 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 33 | 41 | 47 | 51 | Getting worse |
Changes In Heckmondwike's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Heckmondwike to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 58% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 38% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 28% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 24% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 24% safer |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 9% safer |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 3.7% safer |
| Heckmondwike | 106.66 | - |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 0.58% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 20% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 22% more dangerous |
Crime in Heckmondwike's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike North | 1,033 | 88 | First |
Crime in Heckmondwike During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Heckmondwike change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Heckmondwike saw a 700% increase in drugs. Heckmondwike saw a large fall in burglary during May, when it fell by 91% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +11% | -33% | +100% | +176% | +88% | -45% | -13% | -13% | +10% | -56% |
| Burglary | -86% | -89% | -91% | -64% | -71% | -90% | -75% | - | +50% | +100% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +7% | -17% | +100% | +157% | +40% | -8% | +150% | +11% | -13% | -58% |
| Drugs | - | +200% | +700% | -50% | -50% | +200% | - | +200% | +33% | -25% |
| Other Crime | - | -80% | -67% | +300% | - | +100% | -50% | +100% | +20% | -50% |
| Other Theft | -67% | -72% | -69% | +233% | +11% | -50% | -60% | -77% | -23% | -20% |
| Possession of Weapons | +100% | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Public Order | -50% | +8% | +13% | +67% | +19% | -5% | -33% | -39% | -37% | +36% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | -67% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -71% | -29% | -86% | -75% | -90% | -50% | -50% | -20% | -88% | -70% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -33% | -14% | -83% | +140% | -75% | -67% | -80% | -71% | -44% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -20% | +33% | +19% | +51% | +17% | -21% | +41% | -26% | +16% | +9% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Heckmondwike
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The most common crimes in Heckmondwike are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Heckmondwike?
Heckmondwike's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021