Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Larkhill Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Cleckheaton , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Larkhill Avenue (BD19 6JR) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 86.2% lower than the Cleckheaton average (111.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Larkhill Avenue (BD19 6JR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Atlas View, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Pearson Street (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cleckheaton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stonefield Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Atlas View | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Atlas View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Park Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thornton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Thornton Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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