Total Crime Rate
34.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brook House Lane area has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kirkburton , and the 287th 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 Brook House Lane (HD8 8LX) in the last 12 months was 34.3 per 1,000 residents and was 0.6% higher than the Kirkburton average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brook House Lane (HD8 8LX), the main crime hotspot is near Copley Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Kirkburton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hey Moor Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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