Crime Rates at Morton Way, Huddersfield, HD3 3GJ

Morton Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lindley , and the 147th 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 Morton Way (HD3 3GJ) in the last 12 months was 20.4 per 1,000 residents and was 61.9% lower than the Lindley average (53.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Morton Way (HD3 3GJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Moor Hill Court, where police recorded 32 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Pavilion View (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.