What is the crime rate in HD8?

As of February 2026, HD8 has a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 residents, based on 143 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in HD8?

The most common crime type in HD8 is Violence and sexual offences with 69 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 48.3% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in HD8?

As of February 2026, HD8 has a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 residents, based on 143 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in HD8?

The most common crime type in HD8 is Violence and sexual offences with 69 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 48.3% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

HD8 Crime Intelligence Report

HD8 recorded 143 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 7.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 9.2% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

143

trending_up +7.5% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.25per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

1,207

Within HD8 district

Kirklees

33,661

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Huddersfield Road Map	total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 6 Public order: 1	7
Supermarket Map	total: 6 Shoplifting: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 1	6
Fairfields Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
Busker Lane Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
Sports/Recreation Area Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
Marshall Mill Court Map	total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Other crime: 1	3
Netherdale Court Map	total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
Parking Area Map	total: 2 Public order: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
Windmill Crescent Map	total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Other crime: 1	2
Gilthwaites Crescent Map	total: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	2

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

143 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

48.3%

Anti-social Behaviour

9.8%

Public Order

7.7%

Shoplifting

7.0%

Criminal Damage & Arson

6.3%

Other Theft

5.6%

Burglary

4.9%

Vehicle Crime

3.5%

Other Crime

3.5%

Drug Offences

2.1%

Weapons Possession

1.4%

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