Total Crime Rate
30.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Slaids area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Colne Valley , and the 243rd 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 Slaids (HD7 5TP) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% 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 Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 2.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Slaids (HD7 5TP), the main crime hotspot is near The Lodge. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 11 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 | Burglary | The Lodge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Lodge | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Lodge | Under investigation |
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