Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gilthwaites Lane area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale , and the 178th 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 Gilthwaites Lane (HD8 8SG) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 52.0% 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 3 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gilthwaites Lane (HD8 8SG), the main crime hotspot is near Pingle Rise. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 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 | Public order | Rockwood Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gilthwaites Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Brook Meadows | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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