Total Crime Rate
93.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Hey Road area has the 40th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar , and the 502nd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Hey Road (HD3 3YW) in the last 12 months was 93.2 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% higher than the Golcar average (83.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 50.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Hey Road (HD3 3YW), the main crime hotspot is near Back Green. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 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 | Burglary | Stainland Road | Under investigation |
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