HD3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD3

HD3, Kirklees has recorded a total of 254 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HD3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HD3, encompassing approximately 31394 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)

HD3 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7

HD3 Crime Map

Postcodes in HD3

The postcode district are associated with the HD3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HD3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences938.09-8.82%
Public order282.9612.00%
Burglary250.8992.31%
Other theft250.8031.58%
Criminal damage and arson200.80-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour170.64-5.56%
Vehicle crime170.5413.33%
Drugs110.5457.14%
Shoplifting110.3510.00%
Other crime60.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.06-4.67%
Criminal damage and arson283.25100.00%
Public order250.8919.05%
Other theft190.8058.33%
Anti-social behaviour180.61100.00%
Vehicle crime150.570.00%
Burglary130.4844.44%
Other crime120.41500.00%
Shoplifting100.3811.11%
Drugs70.32250.00%
Possession of weapons20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1076.53-3.60%
Public order213.4140.00%
Vehicle crime150.677.14%
Criminal damage and arson140.487.69%
Other theft120.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour90.38-73.53%
Shoplifting90.2912.50%
Burglary90.29-18.18%
Robbery30.29-25.00%
Drugs20.10-66.67%
Other crime20.06-75.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.809.90%
Anti-social behaviour343.5447.83%
Other theft181.08-14.29%
Public order150.57-28.57%
Vehicle crime140.48250.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.45-18.75%
Burglary110.4110.00%
Other crime80.350.00%
Shoplifting80.2514.29%
Drugs60.25-25.00%
Robbery40.19100.00%
Theft from the person20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.079.78%
Anti-social behaviour233.22155.56%
Public order210.7316.67%
Other theft210.67133.33%
Criminal damage and arson160.6733.33%
Burglary100.5142.86%
Other crime80.320.00%
Drugs80.2560.00%
Shoplifting70.25-22.22%
Vehicle crime40.22-69.23%
Robbery20.130.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.891.10%
Public order182.93-18.18%
Vehicle crime130.57-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson120.41-52.00%
Shoplifting90.3812.50%
Anti-social behaviour90.29-25.00%
Other theft90.29-10.00%
Other crime80.2914.29%
Burglary70.250.00%
Drugs50.22-16.67%
Robbery20.160.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.85-1.09%
Criminal damage and arson252.90108.33%
Vehicle crime230.8053.33%
Public order220.7329.41%
Anti-social behaviour120.7050.00%
Other theft100.38-37.50%
Shoplifting80.3214.29%
Other crime70.2575.00%
Burglary70.22250.00%
Drugs60.2220.00%
Possession of weapons20.19-66.67%
Theft from the person20.06-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.99-23.33%
Public order172.93-15.00%
Other theft160.54-11.11%
Vehicle crime150.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson120.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.38-20.00%
Shoplifting70.25-12.50%
Possession of weapons60.22100.00%
Drugs50.1925.00%
Other crime40.16-33.33%
Theft from the person30.130.00%
Burglary20.10-80.00%
Robbery10.06-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1207.1034.83%
Public order203.82-20.00%
Other theft180.645.88%
Criminal damage and arson120.57-50.00%
Burglary100.38-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour100.32150.00%
Vehicle crime90.3212.50%
Shoplifting80.2960.00%
Other crime60.25100.00%
Drugs40.19-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.13200.00%
Robbery30.10200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences896.50-4.30%
Public order252.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson240.80100.00%
Burglary190.76-20.83%
Other theft170.61-37.04%
Vehicle crime80.54-11.11%
Drugs50.250.00%
Shoplifting50.16-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour40.16-63.64%
Theft from the person30.13200.00%
Other crime30.10-25.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.105.68%
Other theft272.9642.11%
Burglary240.8633.33%
Shoplifting170.760.00%
Public order150.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.48-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour110.380.00%
Vehicle crime90.35-10.00%
Drugs50.2966.67%
Other crime40.16-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.13300.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences887.170.00%
Public order302.800.00%
Other theft190.960.00%
Burglary180.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.570.00%
Shoplifting170.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.540.00%
Vehicle crime100.350.00%
Other crime90.320.00%
Drugs30.290.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 202410
December 202319
November 202324
October 202318

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 20249
June 202434
May 202423
April 20249
March 202412
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 1179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 2024102
July 2024107
June 2024111
May 2024101
April 202492
March 202491
February 202492
January 2024120
December 202389
November 202393
October 202388

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 202412
June 202418
May 202421
April 20249
March 202410
February 202416
January 202418
December 202317
November 202327
October 202319

A total of 257 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
July 202421
June 202415
May 202421
April 202418
March 202422
February 202417
January 202420
December 202325
November 202315
October 202330

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202415
June 202414
May 20244
April 202413
March 202423
February 202415
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 202414
June 202413
May 202416
April 202412
March 202425
February 202412
January 202412
December 202324
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Edgerton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 6. Longwood Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 7. Greenhead Court
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Other crime1
  • 8. Lipscomb Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Mill View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 10. Willwood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cadogan Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Lidget Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. King Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 15. Hollin Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Royal Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 17. Douglas Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Fernlea Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gibson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Carr Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Cross Firs Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Market Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Crow Lane
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Sigott Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Harp Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. New Hey Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Moor Hill Court
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 28. Warren House Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Pottery Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wadsworth Fold
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2