Total Crime Rate
119.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
84.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Royds Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South , and the 330th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Royds Close (HD9 1LR) in the last 12 months was 119.7 per 1,000 residents and was 111.4% higher than the Holme Valley South average (56.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 9.1% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 84.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Royds Close (HD9 1LR), the main crime hotspot is near Royds Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Holme Valley South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Royds Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Woolcroft Drive | Under investigation |
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