Crime Rates at Matthew Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5JS

Matthew Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Colne Valley , and the 97th lowest crime rate of 1,332 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 Matthew Lane (HD9 5JS) in the last 12 months was 17.4 per 1,000 residents and was 71.6% lower than the Colne Valley average (61.2 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Matthew Lane (HD9 5JS), the main crime hotspot is near Golcar Brow Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.