Total Crime Rate
151.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Primrose Lane area has the 13th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike , and the 248th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Primrose Lane (WF15 6LN) in the last 12 months was 151.1 per 1,000 residents and was 48.9% higher 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 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 86.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Primrose Lane (WF15 6LN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Luddite Way, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Rawfolds Way (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Heckmondwike| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Britton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Primrose Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Luddite Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Darley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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