Total Crime Rate
6.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Far Bank area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kirkburton , and the 19th 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 Far Bank (HD8 8HS) in the last 12 months was 6.5 per 1,000 residents and was 81.0% lower than the Kirkburton average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Far Bank (HD8 8HS), the main crime hotspot is near Westerley Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 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 | Westerley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Glen View Road | — |
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