ST JOHNS ROAD, HD1 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD1 5AY

ST JOHNS ROAD, HD1 5AY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 81.05 per 1,000 population. This HD1 5AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD1 postcode area, which has experienced 606 crimes and a crime rate of 23.91 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD1 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD1 5AY, encompassing approximately 1974 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-20.51% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)

HD1 5AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

ST JOHNS ROAD, HD1 5AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5281.05-3.70%
Shoplifting3126.34-20.51%
Public order2615.7013.04%
Drugs1913.1772.73%
Anti-social behaviour69.63-14.29%
Other theft53.04-28.57%
Possession of weapons32.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Burglary31.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Other crime31.52200.00%
Robbery31.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5484.6042.11%
Shoplifting3927.36105.26%
Public order2319.760.00%
Drugs1111.6537.50%
Other theft75.57-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour73.55-46.15%
Theft from the person63.55-14.29%
Robbery63.0420.00%
Burglary63.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0450.00%
Bicycle theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3873.96-29.63%
Public order2319.259.52%
Shoplifting1911.65-40.62%
Other theft169.6360.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.110.00%
Drugs86.5960.00%
Theft from the person74.0575.00%
Burglary63.5520.00%
Vehicle crime53.0466.67%
Robbery52.5325.00%
Other crime32.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-77.78%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5482.5731.71%
Shoplifting3227.3623.08%
Public order2116.2123.53%
Anti-social behaviour1310.64160.00%
Other theft106.59-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson95.0728.57%
Drugs54.56-50.00%
Burglary52.5366.67%
Theft from the person42.53-20.00%
Robbery42.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.03-76.92%
Bicycle theft21.520.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4174.970.00%
Shoplifting2620.7762.50%
Public order1713.1730.77%
Vehicle crime138.611200.00%
Other theft116.59-8.33%
Drugs105.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.0716.67%
Robbery63.550.00%
Theft from the person53.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.53-44.44%
Possession of weapons32.53200.00%
Burglary31.52-40.00%
Other crime11.52-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4157.245.13%
Shoplifting1620.77128.57%
Public order138.11-7.14%
Other theft126.599.09%
Anti-social behaviour96.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.560.00%
Drugs53.04-44.44%
Burglary52.53-44.44%
Theft from the person22.53-50.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3962.3114.71%
Anti-social behaviour1819.76350.00%
Public order149.12-6.67%
Other theft117.090.00%
Drugs95.57-25.00%
Burglary94.56-10.00%
Shoplifting74.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.55-14.29%
Theft from the person43.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.0350.00%
Other crime21.52100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3460.28-32.00%
Public order1517.227.14%
Shoplifting147.607.69%
Drugs127.09100.00%
Other theft116.0857.14%
Burglary105.57233.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.07-12.50%
Theft from the person53.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.53-69.23%
Robbery22.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.01-66.67%
Other crime10.51-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5066.36-7.41%
Public order1425.33-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour137.09116.67%
Shoplifting136.59-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson86.5960.00%
Other theft74.05-12.50%
Drugs63.550.00%
Other crime53.04150.00%
Possession of weapons42.5333.33%
Bicycle theft32.030.00%
Burglary31.52-40.00%
Theft from the person21.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Robbery11.010.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5478.011.89%
Public order3627.36-12.20%
Shoplifting2118.2450.00%
Other theft810.64-11.11%
Drugs64.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.04-53.85%
Burglary53.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.530.00%
Vehicle crime42.53300.00%
Bicycle theft32.03200.00%
Possession of weapons31.5250.00%
Other crime21.52-33.33%
Robbery11.01-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5380.55-7.02%
Public order4126.85115.79%
Shoplifting1420.77-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour137.090.00%
Drugs106.59100.00%
Other theft95.07125.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.56-16.67%
Theft from the person32.53-25.00%
Other crime31.5250.00%
Possession of weapons21.52-33.33%
Burglary21.01-75.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-92.86%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5778.52-9.52%
Public order1928.88-42.42%
Shoplifting199.63-44.12%
Vehicle crime149.63600.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.09-35.00%
Burglary86.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.05100.00%
Drugs53.04-37.50%
Theft from the person42.53-20.00%
Other theft42.03-60.00%
Possession of weapons32.0350.00%
Other crime21.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6395.740.00%
Shoplifting3431.910.00%
Public order3317.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour2016.720.00%
Other theft1010.130.00%
Drugs85.070.00%
Theft from the person54.050.00%
Burglary42.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Other crime31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 295 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202423
May 202423
April 202421
March 202417
February 202413
January 202414
December 202315
November 202314
October 202336
September 202341
August 202319
July 202333

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202452
June 202454
May 202438
April 202454
March 202441
February 202441
January 202439
December 202334
November 202350
October 202354
September 202353
August 202357
July 202363

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 20249
December 202312
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 202413
April 202413
March 20245
February 20249
January 202418
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236
September 202313
August 202313
July 202320

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 202416
April 202410
March 202411
February 202412
January 202411
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202439
May 202419
April 202432
March 202426
February 202416
January 20247
December 202314
November 202313
October 202321
September 202314
August 202319
July 202334

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 202413
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 202314
July 20232

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Market Place
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Church Street
    Total11
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. John William Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Tomlinson'S Yard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 9. Chancery Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Unna Way
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brooks Yard
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ray Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Lower Fitzwilliam Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lower Viaduct Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beaumont Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Great Northern Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 17. Back Fitzwilliam Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. A629
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Huddersfield
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Huddersfield (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Primitive Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 23. Half Moon Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Nightclub
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Henry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Bath Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Elmwood Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. St George'S Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Railway Street
    Total1
    Other theft1