Total Crime Rate
13.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dean Brook Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South , and the 71st 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 Dean Brook Road (HD7 2UF) in the last 12 months was 13.9 per 1,000 residents and was 75.3% lower than the Holme Valley South average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 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 ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dean Brook Road (HD7 2UF), the main crime hotspot is near Out Lane. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Holme Valley South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Out Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Giles Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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