Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cornmill Crescent 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 Cornmill Crescent (WF15 7DU) 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 Cornmill Crescent (WF15 7DU), 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 | Other crime | John William Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | John William Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Owlet Hurst Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heath Street | Under investigation |
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