HD4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD4

HD4, Kirklees has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HD4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HD4, encompassing approximately 29171 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (-11.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Lawton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Wood Terrace with total crimes: 6

HD4 Crime Map

Postcodes in HD4

The postcode district are associated with the HD4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HD4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.99-11.81%
Anti-social behaviour243.8414.29%
Public order210.820.00%
Other theft210.72110.00%
Vehicle crime150.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.51-37.50%
Other crime90.3412.50%
Possession of weapons60.31100.00%
Burglary40.21-75.00%
Shoplifting40.1433.33%
Drugs30.1450.00%
Robbery20.10-50.00%
Theft from the person20.07100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1278.4716.51%
Anti-social behaviour214.3550.00%
Public order210.72-30.00%
Burglary160.7245.45%
Criminal damage and arson160.5560.00%
Vehicle crime150.5525.00%
Other theft100.51-28.57%
Other crime80.34100.00%
Robbery40.270.00%
Possession of weapons30.14200.00%
Shoplifting30.10-25.00%
Drugs20.10-77.78%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1097.4713.54%
Public order303.7457.89%
Other theft141.03-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour140.48-17.65%
Vehicle crime120.4820.00%
Burglary110.4183.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.380.00%
Drugs90.34200.00%
Shoplifting40.31-55.56%
Other crime40.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences966.6511.63%
Public order193.29-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour170.65-15.00%
Other theft160.5833.33%
Vehicle crime100.5542.86%
Criminal damage and arson100.3425.00%
Shoplifting90.3412.50%
Other crime60.31-14.29%
Burglary60.21-45.45%
Drugs30.21-57.14%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences866.62-9.47%
Public order242.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour200.82300.00%
Other theft120.690.00%
Burglary110.41450.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.38-27.27%
Shoplifting80.2760.00%
Vehicle crime70.27-36.36%
Drugs70.2416.67%
Other crime70.2416.67%
Robbery20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences955.76-18.80%
Other theft123.26-40.00%
Public order120.41-29.41%
Vehicle crime110.4157.14%
Criminal damage and arson110.38-31.25%
Drugs60.38-33.33%
Other crime60.2120.00%
Shoplifting50.21-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.170.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Burglary20.07-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1177.4020.62%
Other theft204.0166.67%
Public order170.69-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson160.586.67%
Burglary100.55-23.08%
Drugs90.3428.57%
Shoplifting80.31166.67%
Vehicle crime70.27-22.22%
Other crime50.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.17-44.44%
Theft from the person20.17100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences976.75-6.73%
Public order213.3323.53%
Criminal damage and arson150.7236.36%
Burglary130.51333.33%
Other theft120.45-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour90.4128.57%
Vehicle crime90.31-18.18%
Drugs70.31-12.50%
Other crime70.24133.33%
Shoplifting30.24-57.14%
Robbery20.10100.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1046.681.96%
Other theft193.5772.73%
Public order170.65-43.33%
Vehicle crime110.58120.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.38-15.38%
Drugs80.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.27-50.00%
Shoplifting70.240.00%
Other crime30.24-66.67%
Burglary30.10-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.10-50.00%
Theft from the person20.07100.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.27-2.86%
Public order303.5030.43%
Anti-social behaviour141.03-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson130.488.33%
Other theft110.45-45.00%
Burglary100.38-9.09%
Other crime90.3428.57%
Shoplifting70.310.00%
Drugs60.2420.00%
Vehicle crime50.21-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.1733.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1057.515.00%
Public order233.60-11.54%
Other theft200.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour150.69-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson120.51-25.00%
Burglary110.4110.00%
Vehicle crime70.38-41.67%
Shoplifting70.2475.00%
Other crime70.240.00%
Drugs50.24-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.1750.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1007.71-20.63%
Public order263.43-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour230.8915.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.79-11.11%
Other theft150.55-21.05%
Vehicle crime120.510.00%
Burglary100.41-16.67%
Other crime70.3416.67%
Drugs60.24-50.00%
Shoplifting40.21-63.64%
Theft from the person20.140.00%
Robbery20.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-60.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1269.430.00%
Public order324.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour201.100.00%
Other theft190.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.650.00%
Vehicle crime120.620.00%
Burglary120.410.00%
Drugs120.410.00%
Shoplifting110.410.00%
Other crime60.380.00%
Possession of weapons50.210.00%
Robbery20.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202415
May 202412
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235
September 20237
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 293 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202421
May 202430
April 202419
March 202424
February 202412
January 202417
December 202321
November 202317
October 202330
September 202323
August 202326
July 202332

A total of 1376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024112
June 2024127
May 2024109
April 202496
March 202486
February 202495
January 2024117
December 202397
November 2023104
October 2023102
September 2023105
August 2023100
July 2023126

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202421
May 202414
April 202417
March 202420
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202314
September 202315
August 202323
July 202320

A total of 84 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239
September 20237
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202416
May 202410
April 202410
March 20248
February 202411
January 202416
December 202315
November 202311
October 202313
September 202312
August 202316
July 202318

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202410
May 202414
April 202416
March 202412
February 202412
January 202420
December 202312
November 202319
October 202311
September 202320
August 202315
July 202319

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235
August 20236
July 202312

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202416
May 202411
April 20246
March 202411
February 20242
January 202410
December 202313
November 20233
October 202310
September 202311
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237
August 20234
July 202311

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lawton Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wood Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Clement Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 6. Plantation Drive
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Orchard Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 8. Wellfield Bank
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hawthorne Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Yorkstone
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Howden Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Falcon Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Ashenhurst Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Perseverance Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. George Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Bronte Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dryclough Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cartwright Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Ivy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Charles Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Moorside Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. College Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 23. Josephine Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Woodside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. B6108
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Blagden Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Edale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Ashenhurst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Ridge Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Enoch Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1