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Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 2026

Violence and sexual offences
378
Anti-social behaviour
180
Criminal damage and arson
94
Public order
61

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Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Crime levels overview
Month	Total	Percentage
Sep 2025	999	8.6%
Oct 2025	963	8.3%
Nov 2025	911	7.8%
Dec 2025	844	7.3%
Jan 2026	831	7.2%
Feb 2026	800	6.9%
Mar 2026	946	8.1%
Apr 2026	1021	8.8%
May 2026	1109	9.5%
Jun 2026	1080	9.3%
Jul 2026	1107	9.5%
Aug 2026	1008	8.7%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.

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Miller
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Nowacki
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Wilde

Policing priorities

Priority:

Action taken:
Priority:
Birstall, Birkenshaw & East Bierley
- Officers will continue to carry out high-visibility patrols across Birstall, Birkenshaw and East Bierley ward to address community concerns around anti-social behaviour (ASB) on the Fieldhead Estate and at Junction 27 Retail Park. Officers will tackle reports of nuisance motorbikes in and around Birstall and prevent Theft from Motor Vehicles through dedicated patrols along key routes at times when offences are most likely to occur. The patrols aim to deter criminality, reassure residents and provide opportunities for officers to engage with the local community.
Issued 01 October 2026
Action taken:
- We will conduct high-visibility foot and mobile patrols on Fieldhead Estate and Junction 27 Retail Park during identified peak times for ASB.
- We will carry out targeted patrols and proactive engagement in Birstall, including Oakwell Hall Country Park to deter nuisance motorbike use, identify offenders and gather intelligence from residents and park users.
- Engage with local business, residents and community groups to promote crime prevention advice, encourage reporting and identify emerging concerns.
- Use intelligence led policing and partnership working to identify repeat offenders, support enforcement activity where appropriate and review patrol deployments based on community feedback and reported incidents.
Actioned 01 October 2026
Priority:
Heckmondwike area
- With the opening of the new Bus Station in Heckmondwike, the Neighbourhood Policing Team has identified the town centre and surrounding area as a key priority. The aim is to prevent and reduce anti-social behaviour, maintain public confidence and ensure the area remains a safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and businesses.
Issued 01 October 2026
Action taken:
- Officers are carrying out regular high-visibility patrols and targeted operations around the bus station and local area, working closely with partner agencies, local businesses and the community to deter anti-social behaviour and provide reassurance. This proactive approach will continue as part of ongoing efforts to keep Heckmondwike town centre a safe place for everyone.
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Actioned 01 October 2026
Priority:
Cleckheaton Town Centre area
- The Neighbourhood Policing Team has identified Cleckheaton Town Centre, including Bradford Road / The Monal, the bus station and surrounding retail areas as a policing priority following an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour and nuisance parking over recent months.
Issued 01 October 2026
Action taken:
- Officers and PCSOs will conduct regular targeted high-visibility patrols of the identified hotspot locations within the Town Centre, focusing on preventative engagement and enforcement where appropriate. Working alongside partner agencies, the team will continue to take positive action to address community concerns, deter anti-social behaviour and help ensure the town centre remains safe and welcoming for all.
Actioned 01 October 2026