Total Crime Rate
92.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meltham Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Crosland Moor and Netherton , and the 519th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Meltham Road (HD4 7BQ) in the last 12 months was 92.0 per 1,000 residents and was 29.2% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 40.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meltham Road (HD4 7BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Woodside Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 9 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Beaumont Park Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodside Road | Under investigation |
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