Total Crime Rate
43.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heights Drive area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Colne Valley , and the 393rd 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 Heights Drive (HD7 5SU) in the last 12 months was 43.8 per 1,000 residents and was 26.6% 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 4 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heights Drive (HD7 5SU), the main crime hotspot is near Blackmoorfoot Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Colne Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gillroyd Lane | Under investigation |
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