Total Crime Rate
49.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Sawmill Cottages area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Greetland and Stainland , and the 188th 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 Old Sawmill Cottages (HX6 4EN) in the last 12 months was 49.8 per 1,000 residents and was 17.6% lower 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Sawmill Cottages (HX6 4EN), the main crime hotspot is near Church Lane. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Greetland and Stainland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Silk Mill Chase | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stepping Stones | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ash Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ash Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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