Crime Rates at Highfield Chase, Dewsbury, WF13 4DG

Highfield Chase area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West , and the 274th 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 Highfield Chase (WF13 4DG) in the last 12 months was 33.5 per 1,000 residents and was 62.1% lower than the Batley West average (88.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 27.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Highfield Chase (WF13 4DG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Crofts, where police recorded 35 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Highfield Lane (21 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.