Crime Rates at Hollins Avenue, Dewsbury, WF13 4PS

Hollins Avenue area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike , and the 503rd 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 Hollins Avenue (WF13 4PS) in the last 12 months was 53.7 per 1,000 residents and was 47.1% lower than the Heckmondwike average (101.5 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -77.8% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hollins Avenue (WF13 4PS), the main crime hotspot is near Lawnhurst Mews. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.