HD1 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD1 5EJ

HD1 5EJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.78 per 1,000 population. This HD1 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD1 5EJ, encompassing approximately 3117 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

HD1 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheathouse Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Willow Lane East with total crimes: 6
  • Croft Cottage Lane with total crimes: 4

HD1 5EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.78-35.14%
Public order107.70233.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.2160.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.57500.00%
Other crime51.9266.67%
Burglary41.60300.00%
Vehicle crime41.28-33.33%
Drugs31.280.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Other theft20.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.1437.04%
Vehicle crime611.87-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.9266.67%
Other theft41.600.00%
Public order31.28-66.67%
Drugs30.960.00%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-90.91%
Burglary10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.7035.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.66175.00%
Vehicle crime113.531000.00%
Public order93.53800.00%
Other theft42.89100.00%
Drugs31.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-25.00%
Robbery20.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-33.33%
Robbery31.28200.00%
Burglary30.96-40.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Drugs20.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.92100.00%
Burglary51.9225.00%
Drugs41.60300.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Other theft31.28-50.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.0466.67%
Other theft68.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92300.00%
Burglary41.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.83-28.57%
Vehicle crime54.8166.67%
Drugs41.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-40.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Other theft30.96-50.00%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.97-27.59%
Drugs66.74500.00%
Other theft61.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92-37.50%
Burglary31.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-40.00%
Public order30.96-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.960.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.3060.00%
Vehicle crime52.570.00%
Public order51.60-16.67%
Other theft51.600.00%
Burglary51.600.00%
Robbery21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.9311.54%
Public order69.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92150.00%
Burglary51.60-28.57%
Other theft51.60-16.67%
Other crime31.60-25.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.4930.00%
Burglary78.34600.00%
Public order62.250.00%
Vehicle crime61.920.00%
Other theft61.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-16.67%
Other crime41.60100.00%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-77.78%
Drugs10.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.890.00%
Public order61.920.00%
Other theft51.920.00%
Drugs31.600.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20243
June 20249
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202437
June 202427
May 202420
April 202430
March 202425
February 202415
January 202421
December 202329
November 202329
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 202411
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 202411
May 20241
April 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
October 20236

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wheathouse Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Willow Lane East
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Croft Cottage Lane
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Beck Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Miln Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Tanfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Moorfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Annie Smith Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ash Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Calton Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Wheathouse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Nursery Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Yew Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Buckrose Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Macaulay Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Lee Head
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Britannia Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Whitestone Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Clare Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Dorset Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Horse Shoe Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wheathouse Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Leslie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Sufton Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Norman Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Armitage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Jack Hill
    Total1
    Public order1