Total Crime Rate
54.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lightridge Road area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow , and the 505th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lightridge Road (HD2 2HE) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 47.1% lower than the Ashbrow average (102.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lightridge Road (HD2 2HE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Netherwood Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Ghyll (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashbrow| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Netheroyd Hill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Fairway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lightridge Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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