Total Crime Rate
37.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Millstone Rise area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike , and the 314th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Millstone Rise (WF15 7BW) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 63.5% lower than the Heckmondwike average (101.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Millstone Rise (WF15 7BW), the main crime hotspot is near James Street. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Owlet Hurst Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heath Street | Under investigation |
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