Total Crime Rate
177.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wellfield Bank area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Crosland Moor and Netherton , and the 168th 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 Wellfield Bank (HD4 5HS) in the last 12 months was 177.7 per 1,000 residents and was 149.7% higher than the Crosland Moor and Netherton average (71.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 38 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person 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 ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 43 (≈ 123.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wellfield Bank (HD4 5HS), the main crime hotspot is near Wellfield Bank. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Crosland Moor and Netherton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wellfield Bank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Walpole Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wellfield Bank | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wellfield Bank | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wellfield Bank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wellfield Bank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wellfield Bank | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Longden Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gilbert Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Foster Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dryclough Avenue | Under investigation |
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