Total Crime Rate
71.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lightridge Road area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow , and the 663rd highest 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 2HF) in the last 12 months was 71.6 per 1,000 residents and was 29.9% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order 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 Other theft ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 31.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 18.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lightridge Road (HD2 2HF), the main crime hotspot is near Oakdean. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashbrow| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lightridge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lightridge Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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