Crime Rates at Oaklands, Brighouse, HD6 3BU

Oaklands area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Elland , and the 288th lowest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .

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 Oaklands (HD6 3BU) in the last 12 months was 64.2 per 1,000 residents and was 51.8% lower than the Elland average (133.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -55.6% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oaklands (HD6 3BU), the main crime hotspot is near Close Lea Avenue. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.