ELMWOOD CLOSE, HD1 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD1 5DB

ELMWOOD CLOSE, HD1 5DB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.27 per 1,000 population. This HD1 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD1 5DB, encompassing approximately 2541 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

HD1 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

ELMWOOD CLOSE, HD1 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.276.90%
Shoplifting912.20-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.54-12.50%
Other theft72.75-30.00%
Drugs62.750.00%
Burglary52.36-16.67%
Public order41.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.57-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2937.39-12.12%
Shoplifting1411.41-36.36%
Public order125.51-29.41%
Other theft104.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.94300.00%
Drugs63.15-14.29%
Burglary62.36200.00%
Vehicle crime42.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57100.00%
Other crime11.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3340.146.45%
Shoplifting2212.99-12.00%
Public order178.660.00%
Drugs76.69-12.50%
Other theft52.7566.67%
Bicycle theft31.970.00%
Robbery31.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Burglary20.79-60.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.39-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3141.716.90%
Shoplifting2512.20108.33%
Public order179.846.25%
Drugs86.6960.00%
Theft from the person53.1525.00%
Burglary51.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.9733.33%
Robbery41.57100.00%
Other theft31.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2938.96-19.44%
Public order1611.4177.78%
Shoplifting126.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.7214.29%
Burglary73.1575.00%
Other theft62.750.00%
Drugs52.3625.00%
Theft from the person41.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3638.570.00%
Shoplifting1814.1712.50%
Public order97.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.54250.00%
Other theft62.75-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.360.00%
Drugs41.97-42.86%
Burglary41.57100.00%
Theft from the person31.57-57.14%
Robbery21.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-66.67%
Other crime10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3641.3228.57%
Shoplifting1614.1745.45%
Public order96.3012.50%
Theft from the person73.54250.00%
Drugs72.7575.00%
Other theft72.7575.00%
Vehicle crime62.750.00%
Robbery52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Possession of weapons31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.76-24.32%
Shoplifting1111.0222.22%
Public order84.33-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.150.00%
Other theft41.97-63.64%
Drugs41.57-20.00%
Theft from the person21.570.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-75.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3737.7823.33%
Public order1414.56133.33%
Other theft115.51120.00%
Shoplifting94.3328.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.15-37.50%
Drugs51.970.00%
Other crime21.97100.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.39-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.52-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson811.8160.00%
Shoplifting73.15-12.50%
Public order62.75-45.45%
Burglary62.3650.00%
Other theft52.36-28.57%
Drugs51.970.00%
Theft from the person21.97-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3839.75-7.32%
Public order1114.95-56.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.33400.00%
Shoplifting83.94-46.67%
Other theft73.150.00%
Drugs52.75-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.9766.67%
Theft from the person51.97400.00%
Burglary41.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.57-40.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4145.260.00%
Public order2516.130.00%
Shoplifting159.840.00%
Other theft75.900.00%
Drugs62.750.00%
Burglary52.360.00%
Vehicle crime51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202417
June 202417
May 202416
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202414
December 20236
November 202311
October 202325

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202429
July 202433
June 202431
May 202429
April 202436
March 202436
February 202428
January 202437
December 202330
November 202338
October 202341

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202422
June 202425
May 202412
April 202418
March 202416
February 202411
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Burglary4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bath Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Brooks Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Back Fitzwilliam Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. John William Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. St George'S Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Norfolk Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Henry Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Queen Elizabeth Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Elmwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Half Moon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clare Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Mountjoy Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Park Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Back Greenhead Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. New North Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Highfields Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Elmwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Huddersfield
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Railway Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Unna Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Temple Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sergeantson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. St Georges Street
    Total1
    Public order1