Mirfield Crime Overview
Mirfield is among the top 20 safest small towns in West Yorkshire, and is the 57th most dangerous overall out of West Yorkshire's 121 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Mirfield in 2020 was 68 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to West Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 54% lower than the West Yorkshire rate of 104 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Mirfield is the 224th most dangerous small town, and the 1,561st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2020, Mirfield was the worst small town in West Yorkshire for other crime, with 9 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.45 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2019 was also a bad month for Mirfield residents, when it was West Yorkshire's most dangerous small town for shoplifting, recording 22 crimes at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents. Mirfield recorded 4 reports of possession of weapons during June 2019, making its crime rate of 0.20 the worst small town for possession of weapons in West Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Mirfield are violence and sexual offences, with 625 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 31. This is 12% higher than 2019's figure of 548 offences and a difference of 3.86 from 2019's crime rate of 27. Mirfield's least common crime is theft from the person, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 250% from 2019's figure of 7 crimes.
Compare Mirfield to other towns and cities
See how Mirfield shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Mirfield and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Mirfield Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Mirfield This Year
| Mirfield | West Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 422 | 21.16 | 48,240 | 20.68 | 2.3% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.15 | 1,762 | 0.76 | 407% safer |
| Burglary | 76 | 3.81 | 15,102 | 6.47 | 70% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 171 | 8.57 | 25,487 | 10.93 | 28% safer |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.10 | 8,343 | 3.58 | 225% safer |
| Other Crime | 43 | 2.16 | 6,613 | 2.84 | 31% safer |
| Other Theft | 70 | 3.51 | 16,370 | 7.02 | 100% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 8 | 0.40 | 2,120 | 0.91 | 128% safer |
| Public Order | 179 | 8.98 | 30,328 | 13.00 | 45% safer |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.30 | 2,443 | 1.05 | 250% safer |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 3.96 | 11,647 | 4.99 | 26% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.10 | 2,040 | 0.87 | 770% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 65 | 3.26 | 13,660 | 5.86 | 80% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 625 | 31.34 | 107,157 | 45.94 | 47% safer |
Crime in Mirfield Compared To West Yorkshire
Mirfield Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trident | 1,281 | 61.19 | 11% safer |
| Meltham | 548 | 61.22 | 10% safer |
| Guiseley | 814 | 66.07 | 2.4% safer |
| Ossett | 1,459 | 66.30 | 2.0% safer |
| Horsforth | 1,333 | 67.44 | 0.30% safer |
| Mirfield | 1,349 | 67.64 | - |
| Horbury | 720 | 68.14 | 0.73% more dangerous |
| Bingley | 1,534 | 68.94 | 1.9% more dangerous |
| Rothwell | 1,341 | 69.75 | 3.0% more dangerous |
| Hebden Royd | 682 | 71.40 | 5% more dangerous |
| Wetherby | 790 | 72.28 | 6% more dangerous |
Mirfield Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 19 | 16 | 15 | 21 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.10 | 0.15 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 9 | 7 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.40 | 0.55 | 0.95 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.30 | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.40 | Safer |
| Public Order | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.20 | 0.55 | 0.70 | 0.30 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.8 | 2.1 | 6 | 4.0 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 7 | 4.2 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 27 | 27 | 31 | Getting worse |
Changes In Mirfield's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Mirfield to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Mirfield | 67.64 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 0.10% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 13% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 19% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 21% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 22% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 31% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 34% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 37% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 49% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 51% more dangerous |
Crime in Mirfield's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battyeford | 523 | 79 | First |
| Mirfield Central & Hopton | 455 | 65 | Second |
| Northorpe & Crossley | 371 | 58 | Third |
Crime in Mirfield During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Mirfield change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Mirfield saw a 300% increase in shoplifting. Mirfield saw a large fall in vehicle crime during July, when it fell by 94% compared to July in 2019. Burglary saw a fall in every month of Mirfield's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +29% | -33% | +95% | +45% | +43% | +48% | -26% | +179% | +94% | +106% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -7% | -57% | -44% | -56% | -75% | -70% | -43% | +17% | -50% | -33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -44% | -60% | -15% | +18% | +15% | +220% | +55% | - | +27% | +100% |
| Drugs | -33% | -50% | - | -33% | - | - | - | - | -67% | - |
| Other Crime | +200% | -67% | -20% | +100% | +200% | -50% | +50% | +100% | -78% | -33% |
| Other Theft | +38% | -71% | -50% | - | -38% | -17% | -69% | - | -14% | -45% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -36% | -43% | +30% | -42% | +100% | +114% | +38% | +100% | +100% | +133% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +300% | -43% | +17% | -43% | -92% | -17% | -64% | -75% | -67% | +38% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -29% | +75% | -86% | -40% | -94% | -50% | - | +40% | +120% | +100% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -15% | +19% | +103% | -18% | +64% | +33% | +2% | +45% | -16% | -31% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Mirfield
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The most common crimes in Mirfield are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Mirfield?
Mirfield's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021