Total Crime Rate
54.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Norristhorpe Lane area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike , and the 509th 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 Norristhorpe Lane (WF15 7AA) in the last 12 months was 54.5 per 1,000 residents and was 46.3% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 44.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 11.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Norristhorpe Lane (WF15 7AA), the main crime hotspot is near Duxbury Gardens. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Heckmondwike| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Balmfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Balmfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cross Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heath Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Owlet Hurst Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Balmfield | Under investigation |
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