Total Crime Rate
153.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Manchester Road area has the 25th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar , and the 241st highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Manchester Road (HD7 5RT) in the last 12 months was 153.3 per 1,000 residents and was 82.7% higher 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 33 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 41 (≈ 106.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 46.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Manchester Road (HD7 5RT), the main crime hotspot is near Humber Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 18 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 | Public order | Royd House Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bargate | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bargate | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bargate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Causeway Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Humber Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Royds View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Royds View | Awaiting court outcome |
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