Crime Rates at Purlwell Lane, Batley, WF17 7QF

Purlwell Lane area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East , and the 294th 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 Purlwell Lane (WF17 7QF) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 72.2% lower than the Batley East average (126.0 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 Vehicle crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 26.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Purlwell Lane (WF17 7QF), the main crime hotspot is near Preston Street. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.