Total Crime Rate
31.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spencer Street area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale , and the 250th 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 Spencer Street (HD8 9BE) in the last 12 months was 31.3 per 1,000 residents and was 38.1% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 95.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Spencer Street (HD8 9BE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lodge Street, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Boggart Lane (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Denby Dale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dale Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
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