Total Crime Rate
40.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodhead Road area has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South , and the 354th 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 Woodhead Road (HD9 2AL) in the last 12 months was 40.8 per 1,000 residents and was 27.6% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodhead Road (HD9 2AL), the main crime hotspot is near Old Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 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 | Burglary | Bankfield Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Laithe Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ford Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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