Total Crime Rate
20.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Torridon Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East , and the 149th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
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 Torridon Road (WF12 7NX) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 83.5% lower than the Batley East average (126.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Torridon Road (WF12 7NX), the main crime hotspot is near White Cross Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Batley East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Mardale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mardale Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mardale Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lumley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kirkgate | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kirkgate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Thirlmere Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
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