Total Crime Rate
155.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Lane area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe , and the 154th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Lane (HX3 9DF) in the last 12 months was 155.9 per 1,000 residents and was 112.9% higher 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 18 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 Public order ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 74.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Lane (HX3 9DF), the main crime hotspot is near New Street. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 17 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaumont View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cromwell Close | Under investigation |
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