Total Crime Rate
20.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
2.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Dyson Wood Way area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .
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 Dyson Wood Way (HD2 1GN) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 85.4% lower than the Brighouse average (138.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dyson Wood Way (HD2 1GN), the main crime hotspot is near A6107. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashbrow| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | A6107 | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Brier Hill View | Under investigation |
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