Total Crime Rate
28.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025College Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow , and the 220th 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 College Avenue (HD3 3PH) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 72.3% lower than the Ashbrow average (102.2 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around College Avenue (HD3 3PH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Westward Croft, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near East Street (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashbrow| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | East Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Baton Drive | — |
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