HIGHFIELDS, HD1 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD1 5AB

HIGHFIELDS, HD1 5AB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.01 per 1,000 population. This HD1 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD1 5AB, encompassing approximately 2731 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD1 5AB area, explore the HD1 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

HD1 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Norfolk Close with total crimes: 5
  • Elmwood Close with total crimes: 4

HIGHFIELDS, HD1 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.01-22.22%
Other theft75.13250.00%
Public order42.56-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Shoplifting31.10-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.74-5.26%
Shoplifting86.5960.00%
Public order72.93-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.56-60.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Drugs20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.5018.75%
Public order86.9614.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.93400.00%
Shoplifting51.83400.00%
Theft from the person41.830.00%
Drugs41.46100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4650.00%
Robbery21.10100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.74-42.86%
Public order75.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.56100.00%
Other theft42.20-20.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.41115.38%
Other theft510.25400.00%
Public order41.8333.33%
Shoplifting41.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.08-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.7633.33%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.55-4.76%
Other theft37.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Theft from the person21.10100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.37-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.4110.53%
Public order107.69400.00%
Other theft63.66500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-40.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Drugs11.10-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.01-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson56.9666.67%
Drugs31.830.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Shoplifting31.1050.00%
Public order21.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.8762.50%
Anti-social behaviour89.52700.00%
Other theft52.9366.67%
Public order41.83-42.86%
Drugs31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Burglary21.10-50.00%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.94-44.83%
Public order75.86-36.36%
Vehicle crime62.560.00%
Burglary42.200.00%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.970.00%
Public order1110.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.030.00%
Shoplifting42.930.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202418
June 202419
May 202416
April 202428
March 202413
February 202420
January 202421
December 202319
November 202326
October 202316
September 202329

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD1 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Norfolk Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Elmwood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Huddersfield
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vernon Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 7. Back Fitzwilliam Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Vernon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Back Wentworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Queen Elizabeth Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. New North Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clare Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Burglary1