Total Crime Rate
78.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Street area has the 51st highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar , and the 606th highest 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 New Street (HD7 4DZ) in the last 12 months was 78.7 per 1,000 residents and was 6.2% 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 11 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 ( -38.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 45.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Street (HD7 4DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Scar Top. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Golcar| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Vehicle crime | Taylor Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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