Crime Rates at Kirby Leas, Halifax, HX1 2AR

Kirby Leas area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe , and the 246th lowest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .

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 Kirby Leas (HX1 2AR) in the last 12 months was 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 14.6% lower than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average (66.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 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 Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 28.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kirby Leas (HX1 2AR), the main crime hotspot is near Bull Green. Police recorded 60 crimes here, including 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.