Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Field Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South , and the 41st lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Field Lane (HD9 1UT) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 82.0% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Field Lane (HD9 1UT), the main crime hotspot is near Lane Bottom. 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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