Total Crime Rate
68.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thorpes Avenue area has the 12th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale , and the 646th 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 Thorpes Avenue (HD8 8SP) in the last 12 months was 68.7 per 1,000 residents and was 36.1% higher than the Denby Dale average (50.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thorpes Avenue (HD8 8SP), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Gilthwaites Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Brook Meadows | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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