Total Crime Rate
79.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Denby Grange Lane area has the 26th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Almondbury , and the 604th highest 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 Denby Grange Lane (WF4 4BE) in the last 12 months was 79.0 per 1,000 residents and was 14.0% lower than the Almondbury average (91.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 32 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , 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 ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 64.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 34.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Denby Grange Lane (WF4 4BE), the main crime hotspot is near Denby Grange Lane. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Almondbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Denby Grange Lane | Under investigation |
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