Total Crime Rate
105.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
63.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Wharfedale Crescent area has the 9th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale , and the 409th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wharfedale Crescent (HD8 9ES) in the last 12 months was 105.0 per 1,000 residents and was 104.2% higher than the Denby Dale average (51.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 63.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wharfedale Crescent (HD8 9ES), the main crime hotspot is near Pickles Lane. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Denby Dale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Poplar Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Poplar Rise | Under investigation |
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