Total Crime Rate
18.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Hey Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar , and the 110th 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 New Hey Road (HD3 3XG) in the last 12 months was 18.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.3% lower than the Golcar average (83.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Hey Road (HD3 3XG), the main crime hotspot is near Ray Gate. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Golcar| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ray Gate | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Ray Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ray Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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