Total Crime Rate
23.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Jenkyn Gardens area has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kirkburton , and the 166th 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 Jenkyn Gardens (HD8 8FL) in the last 12 months was 23.0 per 1,000 residents and was 32.7% lower than the Kirkburton average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Jenkyn Gardens (HD8 8FL), the main crime hotspot is near Stocks Way. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kirkburton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stocks Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stocks Drive | — |
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