Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Norristhorpe Lane area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike , and the 436th 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 7AL) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 53.4% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Norristhorpe Lane (WF15 7AL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Spring Bank Drive, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Heath Street (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 | Anti-social behaviour | Owlet Hurst Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heath Street | Under investigation |
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