Total Crime Rate
125.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Giles Street area has the 11th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South , and the 310th 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 Giles Street (HD9 3EF) in the last 12 months was 125.9 per 1,000 residents and was 123.3% 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 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 95.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 245.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Giles Street (HD9 3EF), the main crime hotspot is near Out Lane. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 22 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 | Other crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Giles Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Out Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Oval | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sports/Recreation Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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