HD9 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD9

HD9, Kirklees has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HD9 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HD9, encompassing approximately 26890 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (-17.31% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)

HD9 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westgate with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bradshaw Drive with total crimes: 6

HD9 Crime Map

Postcodes in HD9

The postcode district are associated with the HD9, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HD9 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 86 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences866.40-17.31%
Public order183.20-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour170.6754.55%
Criminal damage and arson160.6333.33%
Other theft110.6083.33%
Vehicle crime80.4114.29%
Other crime50.30-16.67%
Shoplifting50.19-44.44%
Burglary40.19-20.00%
Drugs20.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1046.9944.44%
Public order223.8710.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.45-26.67%
Shoplifting90.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime70.33-12.50%
Other crime60.26-14.29%
Other theft60.22-53.85%
Burglary50.220.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.25-18.18%
Public order202.6811.11%
Criminal damage and arson160.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour150.600.00%
Other theft130.56-31.58%
Shoplifting120.48140.00%
Vehicle crime80.45-33.33%
Other crime70.30133.33%
Burglary50.26-28.57%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences886.88-6.38%
Other theft193.27216.67%
Public order180.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.67-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson120.56-36.84%
Vehicle crime120.45200.00%
Burglary70.4516.67%
Shoplifting50.26-37.50%
Other crime30.190.00%
Robbery30.110.00%
Drugs30.11-57.14%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.9564.91%
Anti-social behaviour243.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.8958.33%
Public order120.71-29.41%
Shoplifting80.4533.33%
Drugs70.30133.33%
Other theft60.26-45.45%
Burglary60.2220.00%
Vehicle crime40.220.00%
Other crime30.15-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences575.06-21.92%
Public order172.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.6071.43%
Other theft110.450.00%
Shoplifting60.41-45.45%
Other crime50.2266.67%
Burglary50.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.19-42.86%
Drugs30.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences736.067.35%
Anti-social behaviour202.7133.33%
Public order170.7454.55%
Other theft110.63-21.43%
Shoplifting110.41-8.33%
Burglary70.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime70.26-46.15%
Drugs60.26100.00%
Other crime30.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences686.10-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.53114.29%
Criminal damage and arson140.56100.00%
Other theft140.52-6.67%
Vehicle crime130.5285.71%
Shoplifting120.48-7.69%
Public order110.45-26.67%
Other crime60.41100.00%
Burglary50.22-72.22%
Drugs30.1950.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences806.2811.11%
Burglary182.98125.00%
Public order150.67-11.76%
Other theft150.56-6.25%
Shoplifting130.56116.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.48-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.26-46.15%
Other crime30.26-50.00%
Drugs20.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Robbery10.04-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.8424.14%
Public order172.6830.77%
Other theft160.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.60-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour90.48-30.77%
Burglary80.33-55.56%
Other crime60.30500.00%
Shoplifting60.220.00%
Vehicle crime40.22-33.33%
Robbery30.15200.00%
Drugs30.11-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences585.91-34.83%
Criminal damage and arson222.1657.14%
Burglary180.8228.57%
Other theft160.67-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour130.60-7.14%
Public order130.48-13.33%
Vehicle crime60.48-33.33%
Shoplifting60.22-40.00%
Drugs40.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Other crime10.04-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences897.030.00%
Other theft173.310.00%
Public order150.630.00%
Burglary140.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.520.00%
Shoplifting100.520.00%
Vehicle crime90.370.00%
Other crime60.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202415
June 202415
May 202424
April 202416
March 202420
February 202415
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 941 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 2024104
July 202472
June 202488
May 202494
April 202457
March 202473
February 202468
January 202480
December 202372
November 202358
October 202389

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 202413
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202416
June 202412
May 202419
April 202412
March 20247
February 202414
January 20247
December 202313
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202412
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 202411
February 202412
January 202413
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202420
June 202418
May 202412
April 202417
March 202417
February 202411
January 202415
December 202317
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202413
June 202419
May 20246
April 202411
March 202411
February 202414
January 202415
December 202316
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 202418
December 20238
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD9 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westgate
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Bradshaw Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Old Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Quarry Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Bradshaw Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Paris
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Lower Mill Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Heather Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Hollow
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Windmill View
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Victoria Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Out Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wooldale Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Silver Birch
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Black Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Wrigley Court
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 19. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Fisher Green
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 21. Moor Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Liphill Bank Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Moorhead Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Scarr Green Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Moorlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Back Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Town Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Carr House Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2