Total Crime Rate
63.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ramsden Street area has the 47th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar , and the 611th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ramsden Street (HD7 4AP) in the last 12 months was 63.3 per 1,000 residents and was 24.5% lower than the Golcar average (83.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 44.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ramsden Street (HD7 4AP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Green Gardens, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Scar Top (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Golcar| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Taylor Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Green Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Park Lane East | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Handel Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Third Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Green Gardens | — |
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