Total Crime Rate
20.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Buckden Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Greenhead , and the 143rd 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 Buckden Road (HD3 3AX) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 77.4% lower than the Greenhead average (89.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Buckden Road (HD3 3AX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Thornhill Road, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Norwood Park (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Greenhead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Norwood Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buckden Road | Under investigation |
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