Total Crime Rate
147.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whinney Bank Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South , and the 259th highest crime rate of 1,334 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 Whinney Bank Lane (HD9 1US) in the last 12 months was 147.6 per 1,000 residents and was 161.9% higher than the Holme Valley South average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 33 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 40 (≈ 120.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whinney Bank Lane (HD9 1US), the main crime hotspot is near Winney Bank Lane. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wooldale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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