Total Crime Rate
13.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lydgetts area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South , and the 66th 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 Lydgetts (HD9 3HF) in the last 12 months was 13.7 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lydgetts (HD9 3HF), the main crime hotspot is near Flat Lane. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Holme View Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dean Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holme View Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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