Crime Rates at Oakdale Close, Halifax, HX3 5RP

Oakdale Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Illingworth and Mixenden , and the 220th 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 Oakdale Close (HX3 5RP) in the last 12 months was 55.8 per 1,000 residents and was 65.6% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 41.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 140.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oakdale Close (HX3 5RP), the main crime hotspot is near Ovenden Terrace. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.