Total Crime Rate
74.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Grove Place area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe , and the 311th 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 High Grove Place (HX3 9PW) in the last 12 months was 74.5 per 1,000 residents and was 1.7% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 333.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 56.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Grove Place (HX3 9PW), 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 | Bennett Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blaithroyd Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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