Crime Rates at Moor Smith Copse, Halifax, HX2 9DF

Moor Smith Copse area has the lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden , and the 35th lowest crime rate of 685 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 Moor Smith Copse (HX2 9DF) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 87.7% lower than the Illingworth and Mixenden average (162.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

In the area around Moor Smith Copse (HX2 9DF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near East Byland, where police recorded 23 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sturton Lane (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.