Dewsbury — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the West Yorkshire Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Covering : Dewsbury, Mirfield, Ravensthorpe, Thornhill Edge, Town Centre, Chickenley, Earlsheaton, Upper Hopton, Lower Hopton 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
836 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (844): ▼ 8 (1%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences326 · 39%
- Anti-social behaviour113 · 14%
- Public order78 · 9%
- Criminal damage and arson66 · 8%
- Shoplifting59 · 7%
- Other theft53 · 6%
- Vehicle crime32 · 4%
- Burglary30 · 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
741 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect335 · 45%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified208 · 28%
- Awaiting court outcome102 · 14%
- Local resolution49 · 7%
- Offender given a caution20 · 3%
- Further action is not in the public interest12 · 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
Dewsbury and Mirfield Areas Traffic and Road Safety Speeding and failure to stop at junctions in residential areas. Unsafe use of e-scooters on pavements. Anti-social driving: high-powered vehicles, engine revving, noise pollution. Drug/alcohol-related driving offences. Ongoing nuisance from off-road bikes. Anti-Social Behaviour Increase in youth-related ASB in public spaces. Gatherings with suspected cannabis use causing community distress. Criminal damage to parks and public amenities. Theft and public order offences Drug Activity Increase in drug dealing in public areas, impacting community safety. Shop Theft Theft from local businesses and retail premises. Reports of begging near business premises, causing concern for staff and customers.
Action Traffic and Road Safety Patrols in hotspot areas under Operation Trimburg which has resulted in multiple seizures and Traffic Offence Reports being issued, these patrols will continue. Acting on community intelligence, NPT Officers have recovered several vehicles that were abandoned, involved in crime, uninsured, or reported stolen and subsequently found. Ongoing engagement has taken place with persistent venues linked to high powered sports vehicles, focusing on deterrence and compliance. Work has continued over recent months, resulting in dozens of vehicle seizures, along with a significant number of traffic tickets and Section 59 warnings being issued. Anti-Social Behaviour Partnered with Kirklees Youth Outreach to signpost positive activities. Ward officers have continued to attend community meetings for reassurance. Continue targeting repeat ASB offenders through the use of Community Protection Warnings. Closure orders have been secured on premises linked to ongoing anti-social behaviour. Upcoming ASB week has school inputs and targeted patrols and operations planned for areas with increased ASB. We have conducted a number of multi-agency days in Dewsbury East & West working closely with our partners in Kirklees Council. Drug Activity Maintain proactive enforcement activity across all ward areas, resulting in arrests, charges, and out-of-court disposals for drug-related offences. Progress a number of ongoing, complex investigations into drug offences, many of which are expected to lead to significant custodial sentences. Continue targeted work to tackle drug use and supply across all areas, with a new project focusing on issues in Dewsbury South and Mirfield, with further details to follow. Shop Theft Town Centre Teams are working with business owners to share intelligence and take enforcement action. Our dedicated Town Centre Team are increasing patrols and visibility to deter crime, provide reassurance to businesses, and ensure the public feel safe. Officers continue to revisit reported shop thefts promptly to secure CCTV evidence and identify suspects at the earliest opportunity. Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices have been issued to repeat demand nominals involved in begging outside retail premises. Contact points are being actively utilised to provide crime prevention advice and create opportunities for face to face engagement between officers and the community.
Set: 2026-06-15
Public events & surgeries
Police Contact Point - Dewsbury South
2026-07-16 · Thornhill Lees Community Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police Contact Points 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. Time: 11:30 – 12:30 hrs Location: Thornhill Lees Community Centre, 53 Brewery Ln, Dewsbury WF12 9DU Thursday 16th July 2026
Police Contact Point - McDonalds, Dewsbury
2026-07-19 · McDonald's,, Owl Lane, Dewsbury
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. Date: Sunday 19 th July 2026 Time: 18:00 – 19:00 hrs Location: McDonalds, Owl Lane, Dewsbury WF12 7RQ
Police Contact Point / Park Meet - Dewsbury West
2026-07-23 · Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Park Meet 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. Date: Thursday 23 rd July 2026 Time: 11:00 – 12:00 hrs Location: Meet by the Greenhouse, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury WF13 2SG
PACT Meeting Dewsbury West
2026-07-28 · Westborough Ratepayers Working Mens Club, Brunswick Street, Dewsbury
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police & Communities Together Meeting (PACT). 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. Date: Tuesday 28 th July 2026 Time: 18:00 – 19:00 hrs Location: Westborough Ratepayers Working Mens Club, Brunswick Street, Dewsbury WF13 4ND E veryone is welcome – come along and have your say
PACT Meeting Dewsbury West
2026-07-30 · Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Road, Dewsbury
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police & Communities Together Meeting (PACT). 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. Date: Thursday 30 th July 2026 Time: 14:00 – 15:00 hrs Location: Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury WF13 3JR E veryone is welcome – come along and have your say
Police Contact Point - Mirfield
2026-08-27 · Salvation Army, 106 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
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. Time: 10:30 – 11:30 hrs Location: Salvation Army, 106 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield WF14 8AF
Police Contact Point - Dewsbury South
2026-08-27 · Thornhill Lees Community Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police Contact Points 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. Time: 11:30 – 12:30 hrs Location: Thornhill Lees Community Centre, 53 Brewery Ln, Dewsbury WF12 9DU Thursday 27th August 2026
Police Contact Point - Mirfield
2026-09-04 · Salvation Army, 106 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
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. Time: 10:30 – 11:30 hrs Location: Salvation Army, 106 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield WF14 8AF
Police Contact Point - Dewsbury West
2026-09-04 · Westborough Methodist Church, 5 Brunswick Street, Dewsbury
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. Date: Friday 4 th September 2026 Time: 19:00 – 20:00 hrs Location: Westborough Methodist Church, 5 Brunswick Street, Dewsbury, WF13 4ND
Police Contact Point - Dewsbury South
2026-09-17 · Thornhill Lees Community Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Join us for our Police Contact Points 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. Time: 11:30 – 12:30 hrs Location: Thornhill Lees Community Centre, 53 Brewery Ln, Dewsbury WF12 9DU Thursday 17th September 2026
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Dewsbury (station)Aldams Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8AR
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.