Crime Rates at Plainfield, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2SG

Plainfield area has the 31st highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Greetland and Stainland , and the 335th highest crime rate of 684 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 Plainfield (HX6 2SG) in the last 12 months was 76.6 per 1,000 residents and was 34.5% higher than the Greetland and Stainland average (57.0 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 60.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Plainfield (HX6 2SG), the main crime hotspot is near Norland View. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.