Crime Rates at Long Lane, Wheatley, Halifax, HX3 5JW

Long 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 5JW) 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 5JW), the main crime hotspot is near Denfield Edge. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.