Total Crime Rate
32.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
15.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Banks Avenue area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar , and the 277th lowest crime rate of 1,332 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 Banks Avenue (HD7 4LZ) in the last 12 months was 32.9 per 1,000 residents and was 61.2% lower than the Golcar average (84.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Banks Avenue (HD7 4LZ), the main crime hotspot is near Arran Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Golcar| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Clay Well | Further action is not in the public interest |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Spring Side Rise | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Banks Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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