Batley and Spen — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the West Yorkshire Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Covering : Batley, Birkenshaw, Birstall, Cleckheaton, East Bierley, Gomersal, Heckmondwike, Liversedge and surrounding areas.
Contact the team
- telephone
- 101
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use West Yorkshire Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
1,087 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (1,118): ▼ 31 (3%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences454 · 42%
- Anti-social behaviour170 · 16%
- Public order85 · 8%
- Criminal damage and arson75 · 7%
- Shoplifting55 · 5%
- Other theft53 · 5%
- Vehicle crime51 · 5%
- Burglary46 · 4%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
853 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect398 · 47%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified272 · 32%
- Awaiting court outcome86 · 10%
- Offender given a caution38 · 4%
- Local resolution35 · 4%
- Further action is not in the public interest15 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Cleckheaton Town Centre area ASB - Officers in Cleckheaton are prioritising the reduction of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in and around the Town Centre, particularly in the area surrounding the Bus Station. This includes addressing issues such as nuisance youths, off road bikes, nuisance vehicles and inconsiderate parking.
Officers in Cleckheaton continue to deliver high-visibility, targeted patrols within the town centre and bus station area to address identified criminality and ASB issues. Proportionate ASB enforcement and traffic legislation powers are continually reviewed against reports, including engagement, dispersal, warnings, vehicles seizure and Community Protection Notices where necessary, with a clear focus on repeat offenders. This activity is supported by joint working with local authority partners, CCTV and transport providers, alongside community engagemnento gather intelligence and provide reassurance.
Set: 2026-05-01
Birstall/Birkenshaw & East Bierley / Liversedge & Gomersal areas As the weather improves, there is an anticipated increase in footfall within public spaces, retail parks and licensed areas. We aim to affectively respond and negate any concerns regarding retail-related theft, shoplifting, youth-related ASB, anti-social vehicles, street drinking and other nuisance behav
We will conduct high-visibility foot and mobile patrols within town centres, retail parks and known ASB hotspots focusing on peak times. Intelligence and local knowledge will be used to identify repeat locations, nominals and any emerging trends linked to seasonal behaviour. Officers will make effective and proportionate use of police powers where appropriate, including stop and search where grounds exist, ASB legislation, dispersal powers and retail crime prevention measures. We will engage positively with young people and groups congregating in public spaces, using early intervention, advice and direction to prevent issues escalating. Close working relationships will be maintained with retailers, security staff and business watch schemes to share information, encourage evidence preservation and support prevention activity. Where ASB is persistent or location-based, we will problem solve alongside partner agencies such as local authority, Safer Kirklees, CCTV, youth services and housing. Patrols will also be used as opportunities for community engagement and visibility, reinforcing public confidence and improving accessibility through methods such as contact points.
Set: 2026-05-01
Heckmondwike area With the onset of warmer weather, there is an anticipated increase in anti-social behaviour within Heckmondwike, particularly relating to off-road bikes and general nuisance.
Officers from Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing officers will carry out high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot areas to deter anti-social behaviour and provide reassurance to residents. Officers will engage with the local community to gather intelligence and understand ongoing concerns. Positive action will be taken where appropriate to address offending and prevent escalation. Targeted operations will be conducted to reduce persistent ASB as well as working with partner agencies where necessary to address issues collectively.
Set: 2026-05-01
Public events & surgeries
Police and Communities Together (PACT) Meeting - Batley East
2026-07-16 · Batley Library, Market Place, Batley
Local residents are invited to attend the next PACT meeting, where you can meet your local Councillors, raise concerns, discuss local priorities, and work with partners to improve safety and wellbeing in your community. Meeting Details: Date: 16/07/2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 Location: Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA What is PACT? PACT meetings bring together residents, police, and partner agencies to: Identify and discuss local issues Set community priorities Share updates on ongoing work Strengthen community partnerships This is your opportunity to have your say and help shape local policing and community safety priorities. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Police Contact Point - Morrisons, Heckmondwike
2026-07-16 · Morrisons Supermarket, 17 Union Street, Heckmondwike
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police Contact Point We’ll be on hand to listen to your concerns, share local crime updates and offer crime prevention advice to enable us to work together to keep our community safe. Everyone is welcome and please share this message with anyone that you feel would benefit from attendance.
Police Contact Point - Ponderosa, Heckmondwike
2026-07-23 · Ponderosa Zoo, Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police Contact Point We’ll be on hand to listen to your concerns, share local crime updates and offer crime prevention advice to enable us to work together to keep our community safe. Everyone is welcome and please share this message with anyone that you feel would benefit from attendance.
Police Contact Point - McDonalds, Heckmondwike
2026-07-24 · McDonald's,, Northgate, Heckmondwike
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police Contact Point We’ll be on hand to listen to your concerns, share local crime updates and offer crime prevention advice to enable us to work together to keep our community safe. Everyone is welcome and please share this message with anyone that you feel would benefit from attendance.
Police Contact Point - Cleckheaton Library
2026-07-27 · Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police Contact Point We’ll be on hand to listen to your concerns, share local crime updates and offer crime prevention advice to enable us to work together to keep our community safe. ON: Monday 27th July 2026 AT: Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX TIME: 17:00 – 18:00 hrs Everyone is welcome and please share this message with anyone that you feel would benefit from attendance.
Police Contact Point - Lidl, Heckmondwike
2026-08-05 · Lidl, Northgate, Heckmondwike
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police Contact Point We’ll be on hand to listen to your concerns, share local crime updates and offer crime prevention advice to enable us to work together to keep our community safe. Everyone is welcome and please share this message with anyone that you feel would benefit from attendance.
Contact Point & Bike Register Event - The Sunflower Pot Cafe
2026-08-08 · Sunflower Pot Cafe, Spen Valley Greenway, (Headlands Road Entrance), Off Headlands Road, Liversedge
Our officers will be on the Greenway at the Sunflower Pot Cafe (off Headlands Road) and will be marking up pedal cycles and registering them on the Bike Register. Registering on Bike Register means you could be reunited with your bike in the event of it being stolen. How it works: Register Your Bike – Add your bike details to our National Police approved database. Mark & Protect – Mark & Protect your bike with one of our security marking kits. Apply Warning Label – Reduce your risk of theft by warning thieves that you use Bike Register.
Bike Register Event - Oakwell Hall, Birstall
2026-08-16 · Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall
Our officers will be on the Greenway at Oakwell Hall, Birstall and will be marking up pedal cycles and registering them on the Bike Register. Registering on Bike Register means you could be reunited with your bike in the event of it being stolen. How it works: Register Your Bike – Add your bike details to our National Police approved database. Mark & Protect – Mark & Protect your bike with one of our security marking kits. Apply Warning Label – Reduce your risk of theft by warning thieves that you use Bike Register.
Police Contact Point - Morrisons, Heckmondwike
2026-08-26 · Morrisons Supermarket, 17 Union Street, Heckmondwike
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police Contact Point We’ll be on hand to listen to your concerns, share local crime updates and offer crime prevention advice to enable us to work together to keep our community safe. Everyone is welcome and please share this message with anyone that you feel would benefit from attendance.
Police and Communities Together (PACT) Meeting - Birstall, Birkenshaw & East Bierley
2026-09-17 · Birstall Library, Market Street, Birstall
Local residents are invited to attend the next PACT meeting, where you can meet your local Councillors, raise concerns, discuss local priorities, and work with partners to improve safety and wellbeing in your community. Meeting Details: Date: 17/09/2026 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Location: Birstall Library, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN What is PACT? PACT meetings bring together residents, police, and partner agencies to: Identify and discuss local issues Set community priorities Share updates on ongoing work Strengthen community partnerships This is your opportunity to have your say and help shape local policing and community safety priorities. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Batley and Spen (station)Heckmondwike Police Station, Claremont, Heckmondwike, WF16 9LJ
Nearby teams in West Yorkshire Police
All West Yorkshire Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with West Yorkshire Police.