Crime Rates at Olney Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5EG

Olney Street area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Colne Valley , and the 239th 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 Olney Street (HD7 5EG) in the last 12 months was 29.8 per 1,000 residents and was 50.1% lower than the Colne Valley average (59.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Olney Street (HD7 5EG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 35 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kiln Hill (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.