Total Crime Rate
107.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ings Way East area has the 14th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Almondbury , and the 410th 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 Ings Way East (HD8 0DU) in the last 12 months was 107.0 per 1,000 residents and was 16.4% higher 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 -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 65.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ings Way East (HD8 0DU), the main crime hotspot is near Ings Way East. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 17 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 | Anti-social behaviour | High Green | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ings Way East | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ings Way West | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ings Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ings Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wakefield Road | Awaiting court outcome |
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