Crime Rates at John Nelson Close, Batley, WF17 0RA

John Nelson Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West , and the 310th 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 John Nelson Close (WF17 0RA) in the last 12 months was 36.4 per 1,000 residents and was 58.9% lower than the Batley West average (88.5 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around John Nelson Close (WF17 0RA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 33 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wesley Close (18 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.