Total Crime Rate
63.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wakefield Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale , and the 615th 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 9NN) in the last 12 months was 63.6 per 1,000 residents and was 25.9% higher 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 25.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wakefield Road (HD8 9NN), the main crime hotspot is near Cliffe View. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 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 | Cliffe View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cliffewood Rise | Under investigation |
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