MARKET WALK, HD1 2QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD1 2QA

MARKET WALK, HD1 2QA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 263 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 156.26 per 1,000 population. This HD1 2QA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD1 postcode area, which has experienced 617 crimes and a crime rate of 24.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD1 2QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD1 2QA, encompassing approximately 1683 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD1 2QA area, explore the HD1 2QA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (7.07% increase)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (-24.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

HD1 2QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Police Station with total crimes: 33
  • Market Place with total crimes: 30

MARKET WALK, HD1 2QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106156.267.07%
Public order3462.98-24.44%
Shoplifting3020.20-25.00%
Drugs2717.8212.50%
Criminal damage and arson1816.0463.64%
Burglary1110.6957.14%
Other theft106.5411.11%
Anti-social behaviour95.94-47.06%
Other crime65.35200.00%
Possession of weapons53.560.00%
Robbery42.9733.33%
Vehicle crime22.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.19-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99162.2033.78%
Public order4558.820.00%
Shoplifting4026.74-23.08%
Drugs2423.77-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour1714.2641.67%
Criminal damage and arson1110.10-21.43%
Other theft96.54-10.00%
Burglary75.35-12.50%
Possession of weapons54.16400.00%
Vehicle crime42.970.00%
Theft from the person42.38-20.00%
Bicycle theft32.380.00%
Robbery31.78-57.14%
Other crime21.78-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74154.482.78%
Shoplifting5243.9740.54%
Public order4530.900.00%
Drugs2926.7438.10%
Criminal damage and arson1417.2327.27%
Anti-social behaviour128.32-7.69%
Other theft107.13-41.18%
Burglary85.94-33.33%
Robbery74.750.00%
Theft from the person54.16-44.44%
Other crime32.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.78-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72154.48-7.69%
Public order4542.7818.42%
Shoplifting3726.745.71%
Drugs2121.985.00%
Other theft1712.4830.77%
Anti-social behaviour1310.10-35.00%
Burglary127.729.09%
Criminal damage and arson117.13-26.67%
Theft from the person96.54-25.00%
Robbery75.3516.67%
Other crime64.160.00%
Possession of weapons53.56150.00%
Vehicle crime42.970.00%
Bicycle theft12.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78151.51-6.02%
Public order3846.348.57%
Shoplifting3522.58-33.96%
Anti-social behaviour2020.80122.22%
Drugs2011.88-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson1511.8866.67%
Other theft138.91-18.75%
Theft from the person127.7233.33%
Burglary117.13175.00%
Robbery66.54100.00%
Vehicle crime43.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.38-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83163.3950.91%
Shoplifting5349.31120.83%
Drugs3631.49100.00%
Public order3521.3925.00%
Other theft1620.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.5180.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.35-43.75%
Theft from the person95.35350.00%
Possession of weapons75.35133.33%
Vehicle crime64.16500.00%
Other crime53.560.00%
Burglary42.97-55.56%
Robbery32.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55110.51-14.06%
Public order2832.6821.74%
Shoplifting2416.64-7.69%
Drugs1814.260.00%
Other theft1610.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson169.5145.45%
Burglary99.51125.00%
Other crime55.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.97-75.00%
Possession of weapons32.9750.00%
Robbery31.78200.00%
Theft from the person21.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64115.86-23.81%
Shoplifting2638.0323.81%
Public order2315.45-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour2013.67150.00%
Drugs1811.88-14.29%
Other theft1410.69-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson118.3257.14%
Theft from the person56.54-61.54%
Other crime42.970.00%
Burglary42.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84126.553.70%
Public order2649.91-38.10%
Shoplifting2115.45-25.00%
Drugs2112.485.00%
Other theft1712.4870.00%
Theft from the person1310.108.33%
Anti-social behaviour87.72-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson74.75-30.00%
Burglary64.1650.00%
Other crime43.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.19-75.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81147.94-15.62%
Public order4248.13-22.22%
Shoplifting2824.95-24.32%
Drugs2016.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour1911.8835.71%
Theft from the person1211.29140.00%
Other theft107.13-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson105.94-9.09%
Vehicle crime65.94200.00%
Possession of weapons63.5620.00%
Other crime63.5650.00%
Bicycle theft43.56300.00%
Burglary42.38-33.33%
Robbery12.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96161.6112.94%
Public order5457.04-8.47%
Shoplifting3732.082.78%
Other theft1821.985.88%
Drugs1610.69-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour149.51-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.3210.00%
Burglary66.5450.00%
Theft from the person53.56-61.54%
Possession of weapons52.97150.00%
Other crime42.97-33.33%
Robbery32.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85165.770.00%
Public order5950.500.00%
Shoplifting3635.050.00%
Drugs2221.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour2013.070.00%
Other theft1711.880.00%
Theft from the person1310.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.720.00%
Other crime65.940.00%
Burglary43.560.00%
Robbery32.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 977 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024106
July 202499
June 202474
May 202472
April 202478
March 202483
February 202455
January 202464
December 202384
November 202381
October 202396
September 202385

A total of 474 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202445
June 202445
May 202445
April 202438
March 202435
February 202428
January 202423
December 202326
November 202342
October 202354
September 202359

A total of 419 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202440
June 202452
May 202437
April 202435
March 202453
February 202424
January 202426
December 202321
November 202328
October 202337
September 202336

A total of 272 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202424
June 202429
May 202421
April 202420
March 202436
February 202418
January 202418
December 202321
November 202320
October 202316
September 202322

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202411
June 202414
May 202411
April 202415
March 20249
February 202416
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202417
June 202412
May 202413
April 202420
March 20249
February 20245
January 202420
December 20238
November 202319
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 202417
April 202413
March 202416
February 202416
January 202414
December 202317
November 202310
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 202313
November 202312
October 20235
September 202313

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD1 2QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Public order8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs7
    Public order7
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Market Place
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total12
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Tomlinson'S Yard
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ramsden Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Cross Church Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Market Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Half Moon Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Henry Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Huddersfield
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Primitive Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Huddersfield (Station)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Chancery Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Threadneedle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Back Greenhead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. St George'S Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Peter'S Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oldgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Rice Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Aspley Place
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 28. Queensgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Upper George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1