Crime Rates at North Lea, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EN

North Lea area has the 36th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Greetland and Stainland , and the 269th 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 North Lea (HX6 2EN) in the last 12 months was 66.5 per 1,000 residents and was 9.9% higher than the Greetland and Stainland average (60.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 46.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around North Lea (HX6 2EN), the main crime hotspot is near The Nook. Police recorded 58 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.