Total Crime Rate
72.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wakefield Road area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Almondbury , and the 652nd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wakefield Road (HD8 0DH) in the last 12 months was 72.9 per 1,000 residents and was 20.8% lower than the Almondbury average (91.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 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 Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 53.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wakefield Road (HD8 0DH), the main crime hotspot is near Highgate Crescent. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Almondbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Tree Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Greave House Terrace | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greave House Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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