Crime Rates at South Lane, Elland, HX5 0PA

South Lane area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Elland , and the 313th 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 South Lane (HX5 0PA) in the last 12 months was 74.6 per 1,000 residents and was 45.7% lower than the Elland average (137.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 42.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -32.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Lane (HX5 0PA), the main crime hotspot is near Parkfield Avenue. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.