Total Crime Rate
62.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilson Avenue area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield , and the 593rd 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 Wilson Avenue (WF14 9AU) in the last 12 months was 62.1 per 1,000 residents and was 23.0% lower than the Mirfield average (80.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 49.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 128.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilson Avenue (WF14 9AU), the main crime hotspot is near Fieldcroft Court. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mirfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Peter'S Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Peter'S Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Nettleton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Maltings | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bankfield Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nettleton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Armoury Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Maltings | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Francis Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Francis Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Huddersfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wilson Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | New Tanhouse | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Peter'S Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fieldcroft Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Huddersfield Road | Under investigation |
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