Crime Rates at Russell Close, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EG

Russell Close area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike , and the 528th 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 Russell Close (WF16 0EG) in the last 12 months was 55.6 per 1,000 residents and was 45.3% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -84.6% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 31.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Russell Close (WF16 0EG), the main crime hotspot is near Halifax Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.