Total Crime Rate
49.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Long Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden , and the 186th 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 Long Lane (HX3 5JS) in the last 12 months was 49.6 per 1,000 residents and was 69.4% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Long Lane (HX3 5JS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lane Ends, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Meadow Crescent (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Illingworth and Mixenden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Long Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Crescent | Under investigation |
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