Crime Rates at Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA

Westgate area has the 8th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South , and the 256th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Westgate (HD9 6AA) in the last 12 months was 141.4 per 1,000 residents and was 149.5% higher than the Holme Valley South average (56.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 62.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westgate (HD9 6AA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Roundway, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Thirstin Road (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.