Total Crime Rate
10.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Grove Ville area has the lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe , and the 12th 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 Grove Ville (HX3 8LD) in the last 12 months was 10.6 per 1,000 residents and was 85.5% lower than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average (73.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Grove Ville (HX3 8LD), the main crime hotspot is near Denholme Gate Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hipperholme and Lightcliffe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Smithfield Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Brodley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Smithfield Avenue | Under investigation |
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