Total Crime Rate
120.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Mill Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South , and the 339th 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 New Mill Road (HD9 7AB) in the last 12 months was 120.3 per 1,000 residents and was 113.5% 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 78.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Mill Road (HD9 7AB), the main crime hotspot is near New Mill Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 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 | Criminal damage and arson | New Mill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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