Total Crime Rate
39.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Norman Croft area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale , and the 341st lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Norman Croft (HD8 8FP) in the last 12 months was 39.1 per 1,000 residents and was 23.9% lower than the Denby Dale average (51.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Norman Croft (HD8 8FP), the main crime hotspot is near Wesley Terrace. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Denby Dale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bromley Bank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Bank Lane | Under investigation |
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