WF12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12

WF12, Kirklees has recorded a total of 280 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WF12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WF12, encompassing approximately 35594 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (130) incidents (-10.96% decrease)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-31.71% decrease)

WF12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ings Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

WF12 Crime Map

Postcodes in WF12

The postcode district are associated with the WF12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WF12 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 130 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1307.87-10.96%
Public order293.65-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour280.81-31.71%
Criminal damage and arson240.799.09%
Other theft160.67-36.00%
Vehicle crime120.45-50.00%
Burglary110.3422.22%
Other crime90.3128.57%
Shoplifting60.25100.00%
Possession of weapons60.1720.00%
Drugs40.1733.33%
Theft from the person40.11300.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1469.05-10.43%
Anti-social behaviour414.102.50%
Public order341.1521.43%
Other theft250.9656.25%
Vehicle crime240.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.67-12.00%
Burglary90.62-10.00%
Other crime70.25-58.82%
Possession of weapons50.2066.67%
Drugs30.140.00%
Shoplifting30.08200.00%
Robbery10.08-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1639.02-10.93%
Anti-social behaviour404.58-34.43%
Public order281.12-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson250.79-39.02%
Other crime170.7013.33%
Other theft160.48-23.81%
Vehicle crime120.45-52.00%
Burglary100.3411.11%
Drugs30.28-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.08-40.00%
Robbery30.080.00%
Shoplifting10.08-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18311.5511.59%
Anti-social behaviour615.1415.09%
Criminal damage and arson411.7186.36%
Public order361.155.88%
Vehicle crime251.01-24.24%
Other theft210.7040.00%
Other crime150.59-6.25%
Burglary90.42-10.00%
Drugs70.2516.67%
Shoplifting70.20-12.50%
Possession of weapons50.20-16.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16410.451.23%
Anti-social behaviour534.61-1.85%
Public order341.4930.77%
Vehicle crime330.9626.92%
Criminal damage and arson220.93-35.29%
Other crime160.62100.00%
Other theft150.45-31.82%
Burglary100.42-9.09%
Shoplifting80.28100.00%
Possession of weapons60.22100.00%
Drugs60.1750.00%
Robbery40.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16210.0035.00%
Anti-social behaviour544.5542.11%
Criminal damage and arson341.529.68%
Public order260.96-10.34%
Vehicle crime260.7344.44%
Other theft220.7383.33%
Burglary110.62266.67%
Other crime80.31-27.27%
Drugs40.22-50.00%
Shoplifting40.11-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.110.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1207.891.69%
Anti-social behaviour383.37-19.15%
Criminal damage and arson311.076.90%
Public order290.870.00%
Vehicle crime180.8120.00%
Other theft120.51-7.69%
Other crime110.34-21.43%
Drugs80.3114.29%
Shoplifting50.22150.00%
Burglary30.14-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.080.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1187.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour473.3274.07%
Public order291.3238.10%
Criminal damage and arson290.8138.10%
Vehicle crime150.81-55.88%
Other crime140.42100.00%
Other theft130.39-31.58%
Drugs70.370.00%
Burglary40.20-33.33%
Shoplifting20.11100.00%
Robbery20.06100.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1187.45-8.53%
Vehicle crime343.32112.50%
Anti-social behaviour270.96-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson210.76-4.55%
Public order210.5910.53%
Other theft190.5946.15%
Other crime70.53-22.22%
Drugs70.200.00%
Burglary60.20-45.45%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Robbery10.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Shoplifting10.03-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1297.89-5.84%
Anti-social behaviour483.6211.63%
Criminal damage and arson221.35-21.43%
Public order190.62-44.12%
Vehicle crime160.53-30.43%
Other theft130.45-18.75%
Burglary110.37-21.43%
Other crime90.31-35.71%
Drugs70.2516.67%
Shoplifting40.2033.33%
Robbery30.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1379.13-34.13%
Anti-social behaviour433.85-37.68%
Public order341.21-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson280.96-42.86%
Vehicle crime230.799.52%
Other theft160.65-27.27%
Other crime140.4555.56%
Burglary140.3955.56%
Drugs60.39-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.17300.00%
Robbery30.11200.00%
Shoplifting30.08-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20812.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour695.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson491.940.00%
Public order381.380.00%
Other theft221.070.00%
Vehicle crime210.620.00%
Burglary90.590.00%
Other crime90.250.00%
Drugs70.250.00%
Shoplifting40.200.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202424
July 202412
June 202425
May 202433
April 202426
March 202418
February 202415
January 202434
December 202316
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 348 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202425
June 202441
May 202422
April 202434
March 202431
February 202429
January 202421
December 202322
November 202328
October 202349

A total of 1778 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 2024146
July 2024163
June 2024183
May 2024164
April 2024162
March 2024120
February 2024118
January 2024118
December 2023129
November 2023137
October 2023208

A total of 357 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202434
July 202428
June 202436
May 202434
April 202426
March 202429
February 202429
January 202421
December 202319
November 202334
October 202338

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202425
July 202416
June 202421
May 202415
April 202422
March 202412
February 202413
January 202419
December 202313
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 549 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202441
July 202440
June 202461
May 202453
April 202454
March 202438
February 202447
January 202427
December 202348
November 202343
October 202369

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 136 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202417
June 202415
May 202416
April 20248
March 202411
February 202414
January 20247
December 20239
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ings Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Princess Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Mountain Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Blackers Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. West Park Street
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brunswick Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hillesley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Castle Mount
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Chapel Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 14. Parker Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Charlesworth Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Alexandra Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. James Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. High Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bretfield Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Huddleston Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Syke Ing Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Mardale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 24. A653
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Windsor Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chidswell Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Valley Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Woodkirk Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lydgate Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 30. Whitley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1