Total Crime Rate
19.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kilner Bank area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton , and the 135th 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 Kilner Bank (HD5 9EJ) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 86.0% lower than the Dalton average (141.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -44.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kilner Bank (HD5 9EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Alma Drive. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dalton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Langdale Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alma Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Patterdale Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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