WF14 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14

WF14, Kirklees has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WF14 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WF14, encompassing approximately 20447 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (30.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-41.46% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)

WF14 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Street with total crimes: 7
  • Slipper Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

WF14 Crime Map

Postcodes in WF14

The postcode district are associated with the WF14, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WF14 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 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences556.3630.95%
Anti-social behaviour242.69-41.46%
Public order141.17-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson110.680.00%
Other theft50.54-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.24-37.50%
Burglary40.24100.00%
Other crime30.20-82.35%
Robbery30.150.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Shoplifting20.10-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427.73-31.15%
Anti-social behaviour412.0570.83%
Public order192.01-5.00%
Other crime170.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.8322.22%
Vehicle crime80.54-20.00%
Shoplifting80.3914.29%
Other theft70.390.00%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Burglary20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.9917.31%
Anti-social behaviour242.9871.43%
Public order201.1733.33%
Vehicle crime100.98-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson90.4980.00%
Other theft70.44-22.22%
Shoplifting70.34133.33%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Drugs10.05-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.6244.44%
Public order152.54-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour140.73-22.22%
Vehicle crime110.6810.00%
Other theft90.54-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.44-54.55%
Drugs30.240.00%
Shoplifting30.15-25.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Burglary10.05-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences365.77-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour181.76125.00%
Public order170.88183.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.83-38.89%
Vehicle crime100.5466.67%
Other theft100.49150.00%
Burglary70.4975.00%
Shoplifting40.340.00%
Drugs30.200.00%
Other crime20.15-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.94-20.75%
Criminal damage and arson182.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.8814.29%
Public order60.3920.00%
Vehicle crime60.29100.00%
Other crime50.29-16.67%
Shoplifting40.24-50.00%
Burglary40.20-42.86%
Other theft40.20-66.67%
Drugs30.20-40.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.6751.43%
Other theft122.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.5912.50%
Shoplifting80.44166.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.3940.00%
Burglary70.3440.00%
Other crime60.34200.00%
Drugs50.29150.00%
Public order50.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.2450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences353.67-25.53%
Criminal damage and arson81.71-27.27%
Public order60.39-33.33%
Burglary50.29-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.24-16.67%
Other theft40.24-60.00%
Shoplifting30.20-40.00%
Other crime20.15-33.33%
Drugs20.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.10-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences476.06-12.96%
Vehicle crime162.30100.00%
Burglary140.7855.56%
Criminal damage and arson110.68-31.25%
Other theft100.5425.00%
Public order90.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.44-60.00%
Shoplifting50.29-16.67%
Other crime30.240.00%
Drugs30.1550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences546.50-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson162.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.78-40.00%
Public order120.73-40.00%
Burglary90.5928.57%
Other theft80.4433.33%
Vehicle crime80.3960.00%
Shoplifting60.390.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences687.9747.83%
Anti-social behaviour253.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson201.2253.85%
Public order200.9817.65%
Burglary70.980.00%
Shoplifting60.3420.00%
Other theft60.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.2925.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime20.10-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Drugs10.05-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences466.50-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour252.2538.89%
Public order171.22-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson130.83-13.33%
Other theft90.64-10.00%
Burglary70.44-30.00%
Shoplifting50.34400.00%
Vehicle crime40.24-69.23%
Other crime30.20-40.00%
Drugs20.15-33.33%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences647.920.00%
Public order193.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour180.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.880.00%
Vehicle crime130.730.00%
Burglary100.640.00%
Other theft100.490.00%
Other crime50.490.00%
Drugs30.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202417
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 202412
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 655 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202455
June 202442
May 202461
April 202452
March 202436
February 202442
January 202453
December 202335
November 202347
October 202354
September 202368
August 202346
July 202364

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202441
May 202424
April 202414
March 202418
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202315
September 202325
August 202325
July 202318

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 202316
October 20238
September 20235
August 20234
July 202313

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 20245
March 202411
February 202418
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202316
September 202320
August 202313
July 202315

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202419
May 202420
April 202415
March 202417
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312
September 202320
August 202317
July 202319

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 202314
October 20239
September 20237
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF14 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beech Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Slipper Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orlando Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Princess Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kitson Hill Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Woodsome Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Huddersfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sunny Bank Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Northway Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Northway Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Westway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Francis Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Bracken Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Chestnut Meadows
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Old Bank Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Garforth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Quarryfields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Brewery Wharf
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. River Bank View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Water Royd Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Quarry Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Manor Park
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Chiltern Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ledgard Wharf
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bishops Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Portal Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Crossley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Bright Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1