KIRKGATE, HD1 1QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD1 1QL

KIRKGATE, HD1 1QL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 245 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 179.69 per 1,000 population. This HD1 1QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD1 postcode area, which has experienced 650 crimes and a crime rate of 25.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD1 1QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD1 1QL, encompassing approximately 1363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD1 1QL area, explore the HD1 1QL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (-2.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (55.17% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)

HD1 1QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 48
  • Cross Church Street with total crimes: 30
  • Market Place with total crimes: 26

KIRKGATE, HD1 1QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91179.69-2.15%
Shoplifting4566.7455.17%
Public order2733.013.85%
Anti-social behaviour1619.80100.00%
Other theft1511.7436.36%
Drugs1011.00-47.37%
Theft from the person97.330.00%
Burglary86.60-20.00%
Robbery65.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.40-58.33%
Possession of weapons53.6725.00%
Other crime53.670.00%
Vehicle crime23.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93164.299.41%
Shoplifting2968.21-32.56%
Public order2621.27-36.59%
Drugs1919.075.56%
Criminal damage and arson1213.9471.43%
Other theft118.8022.22%
Burglary108.0742.86%
Anti-social behaviour87.33-50.00%
Other crime55.87150.00%
Possession of weapons43.67-20.00%
Robbery42.9333.33%
Vehicle crime22.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.47-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85181.1626.87%
Shoplifting4362.34-23.21%
Public order4131.5413.89%
Drugs1830.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour1613.2014.29%
Other theft911.74-10.00%
Burglary76.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.13-36.36%
Possession of weapons55.13400.00%
Vehicle crime43.670.00%
Theft from the person42.930.00%
Bicycle theft32.93200.00%
Robbery32.20-57.14%
Other crime22.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67170.16-4.29%
Shoplifting5649.1451.35%
Public order3641.07-10.00%
Drugs1526.407.14%
Anti-social behaviour1411.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson1110.2737.50%
Other theft108.07-47.37%
Burglary87.33-27.27%
Robbery75.870.00%
Theft from the person45.13-55.56%
Other crime22.93-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.47-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70177.49-1.41%
Public order4051.3433.33%
Shoplifting3729.3415.62%
Other theft1927.1472.73%
Drugs1413.9427.27%
Anti-social behaviour1210.27-47.83%
Burglary118.8010.00%
Theft from the person98.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.60-27.27%
Robbery75.8740.00%
Possession of weapons55.13400.00%
Other crime53.670.00%
Vehicle crime43.67-20.00%
Bicycle theft12.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71163.561.43%
Shoplifting3252.07-45.76%
Public order3023.477.14%
Anti-social behaviour2322.00109.09%
Theft from the person1216.8750.00%
Other theft118.80-26.67%
Drugs118.07-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson118.0722.22%
Burglary108.07150.00%
Robbery57.3325.00%
Vehicle crime53.67-16.67%
Possession of weapons13.67-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70181.8942.86%
Shoplifting5951.34126.92%
Public order2843.2721.74%
Drugs2320.54155.56%
Other theft1516.87-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour1111.0083.33%
Criminal damage and arson98.07-25.00%
Theft from the person86.60300.00%
Possession of weapons65.87200.00%
Vehicle crime64.40500.00%
Other crime54.400.00%
Robbery43.6733.33%
Burglary42.93-63.64%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49121.75-15.52%
Shoplifting2635.948.33%
Public order2319.0727.78%
Other theft1616.8714.29%
Criminal damage and arson1211.74140.00%
Burglary118.80175.00%
Drugs98.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.60-70.00%
Other crime54.40150.00%
Robbery33.67200.00%
Possession of weapons22.20100.00%
Theft from the person21.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58121.75-13.43%
Shoplifting2442.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour2017.60150.00%
Public order1814.67-28.00%
Other theft1413.20-12.50%
Drugs1210.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.800.00%
Theft from the person53.67-58.33%
Burglary43.67-33.33%
Other crime22.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67138.62-6.94%
Public order2549.14-21.88%
Shoplifting2418.34-14.29%
Other theft1617.6045.45%
Drugs1611.74100.00%
Theft from the person1211.7420.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.80-55.56%
Burglary65.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.40-28.57%
Other crime43.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.93-25.00%
Bicycle theft12.20-75.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72155.49-19.10%
Public order3252.81-28.89%
Shoplifting2823.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1820.5420.00%
Other theft1113.20-35.29%
Theft from the person108.07150.00%
Drugs87.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.87-12.50%
Possession of weapons65.1350.00%
Other crime64.4050.00%
Burglary54.40-16.67%
Bicycle theft43.67300.00%
Vehicle crime42.9333.33%
Robbery12.93-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89178.230.00%
Public order4565.280.00%
Shoplifting3533.010.00%
Other theft1725.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour1512.470.00%
Drugs1011.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.330.00%
Burglary65.870.00%
Possession of weapons44.400.00%
Theft from the person42.930.00%
Other crime42.930.00%
Vehicle crime32.930.00%
Robbery22.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 882 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202493
July 202485
June 202467
May 202470
April 202471
March 202470
February 202449
January 202458
December 202367
November 202372
October 202389

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 202416
June 202414
May 202412
April 202423
March 202411
February 20246
January 202420
December 20238
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 202419
April 202411
March 202415
February 202416
January 202414
December 202316
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 438 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202429
July 202443
June 202456
May 202437
April 202432
March 202459
February 202426
January 202424
December 202324
November 202328
October 202335

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 202412
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 202312
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 371 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202441
June 202436
May 202440
April 202430
March 202428
February 202423
January 202418
December 202325
November 202332
October 202345

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 202411
March 20249
February 202412
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 165 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202418
June 202415
May 202414
April 202411
March 202423
February 20249
January 202412
December 202316
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 20244
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD1 1QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total48
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Public order9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cross Church Street
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Market Place
    Total26
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Ramsden Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Chancery Close
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Tomlinson'S Yard
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Brooks Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 14. Market Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 15. John William Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. St George'S Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Northumberland Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Aspley Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Huddersfield Bus Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Henry Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Primitive Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Half Moon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Threadneedle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Zetland Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Rice Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sand Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Huddersfield
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Railway Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1