WF12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12

WF12, Kirklees has recorded a total of 321 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (163) incidents (-10.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-34.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

WF12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunswick Street with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Fieldhead Gardens 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 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 offences20812.3358.78%
Anti-social behaviour695.841.47%
Criminal damage and arson491.9458.06%
Public order381.38-5.00%
Other theft221.07-15.38%
Vehicle crime210.6240.00%
Burglary90.5928.57%
Other crime90.25125.00%
Drugs70.2540.00%
Shoplifting40.2033.33%
Robbery10.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.36-10.27%
Anti-social behaviour683.6854.55%
Public order401.9117.65%
Criminal damage and arson311.126.90%
Other theft260.87-3.70%
Vehicle crime150.73-28.57%
Burglary70.4216.67%
Drugs50.20-50.00%
Other crime40.14-63.64%
Shoplifting30.11-66.67%
Robbery20.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1469.75-5.19%
Anti-social behaviour444.10-12.00%
Public order341.24-17.07%
Criminal damage and arson290.96-3.33%
Other theft270.8150.00%
Vehicle crime210.76-8.70%
Other crime110.5922.22%
Drugs100.31400.00%
Shoplifting90.2850.00%
Burglary60.25-25.00%
Robbery40.1733.33%
Possession of weapons30.1150.00%
Theft from the person30.080.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1549.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour504.330.00%
Public order411.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson301.150.00%
Vehicle crime230.840.00%
Other theft180.650.00%
Other crime90.510.00%
Burglary80.250.00%
Shoplifting60.220.00%
Robbery30.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%
Drugs20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1933 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 148.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024163
June 2024183
May 2024164
April 2024162
March 2024120
February 2024118
January 2024118
December 2023129
November 2023137
October 2023208
September 2023131
August 2023146
July 2023154

A total of 642 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202461
May 202453
April 202454
March 202438
February 202447
January 202427
December 202348
November 202343
October 202369
September 202368
August 202344
July 202350

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 202314
October 20239
September 20237
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 282 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202425
May 202433
April 202426
March 202418
February 202415
January 202434
December 202316
November 202323
October 202321
September 202315
August 202321
July 202323

A total of 409 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202436
May 202434
April 202426
March 202429
February 202429
January 202421
December 202319
November 202334
October 202338
September 202340
August 202334
July 202341

A total of 392 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202441
May 202422
April 202434
March 202431
February 202429
January 202421
December 202322
November 202328
October 202349
September 202331
August 202329
July 202330

A total of 144 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202415
May 202416
April 20248
March 202411
February 202414
January 20247
December 20239
November 202314
October 20239
September 20234
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 240 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202421
May 202415
April 202422
March 202412
February 202413
January 202419
December 202313
November 202316
October 202322
September 202326
August 202327
July 202318

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235
August 202310
July 20232

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Brunswick Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Fieldhead Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Windsor Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stonehyrst Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A653
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Whitley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Turnip Lane
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ings Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sefton Rise
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Walker Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 14. Nursery Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Slaithwaite Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Nursery Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bretfield Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 18. Cross Park Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 19. Spindle Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 20. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Princess Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 22. Moor Park Lane
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Walnut Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Edge Top Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 25. Blackers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Ravensthorpe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Headfield View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Selbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Birkdale Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 30. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1