Total Crime Rate
97.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Epsom Grove area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe , and the 267th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Epsom Grove (HX3 9NQ) in the last 12 months was 97.5 per 1,000 residents and was 33.1% 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 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 86.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Epsom Grove (HX3 9NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Battinson Street. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 10 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 | Blaithroyd Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bank Top | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marsh Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadway | Under investigation |
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