Total Crime Rate
44.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wakefield Road area has the 21st highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale , and the 396th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wakefield Road (HD8 8QJ) in the last 12 months was 44.0 per 1,000 residents and was 12.9% lower than the Denby Dale average (50.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wakefield Road (HD8 8QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Denby Dale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bluehills Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wood Nook | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shopping Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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