Total Crime Rate
45.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Riley Lane area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden , and the 164th 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 Riley Lane (HX2 9PU) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Riley Lane (HX2 9PU), the main crime hotspot is near School Close. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Illingworth and Mixenden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | School Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | School Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | School Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ambler Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Valley View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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