Total Crime Rate
10.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heather Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Colne Valley , and the 47th 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 Heather Road (HD9 4HT) in the last 12 months was 10.6 per 1,000 residents and was 82.2% lower than the Colne Valley average (59.6 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 , down -25.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heather Road (HD9 4HT), the main crime hotspot is near Sycamore Avenue. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Colne Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parkin Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greens End Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Tinker Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parkin Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greens End Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meltham Grange | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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