Total Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Farrar Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield , and the 126th 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 Farrar Avenue (WF14 9ED) in the last 12 months was 19.3 per 1,000 residents and was 76.1% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farrar Avenue (WF14 9ED), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Francis Street, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ebor Gardens (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Mirfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bankfield Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kenilworth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| 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 | Public order | Waspsnest Court | Under investigation |
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