Total Crime Rate
3.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Windmill Drive area has the lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf , and the 3rd 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 Windmill Drive (HX3 7DF) in the last 12 months was 3.9 per 1,000 residents and was 95.2% lower than the Northowram and Shelf average (82.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Windmill Drive (HX3 7DF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hough, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Heywood Court (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Northowram and Shelf| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hough | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hough | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Bradford Road | Under investigation |
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