Total Crime Rate
50.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moor Grove area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf , and the 195th 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 Moor Grove (HX3 7PP) in the last 12 months was 50.7 per 1,000 residents and was 38.2% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moor Grove (HX3 7PP), the main crime hotspot is near Stanage Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Northowram and Shelf| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Moor Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windmill Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Shelf Moor Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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