HIGHFIELDS ROAD, HD1 5LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD1 5LP

HIGHFIELDS ROAD, HD1 5LP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.15 per 1,000 population. This HD1 5LP 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 5LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD1 5LP, encompassing approximately 2576 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)

HD1 5LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

HIGHFIELDS ROAD, HD1 5LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2734.15-3.57%
Shoplifting1210.48-33.33%
Public order114.66-35.29%
Other theft94.27350.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.49300.00%
Burglary63.10200.00%
Drugs52.3325.00%
Vehicle crime41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55100.00%
Other crime11.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.99-6.67%
Shoplifting1810.87-14.29%
Public order176.990.00%
Drugs46.60-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Burglary20.78-60.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Other crime20.780.00%
Robbery20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3038.0311.11%
Shoplifting2111.64162.50%
Public order178.1513.33%
Drugs76.6075.00%
Burglary52.72-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.9433.33%
Theft from the person41.550.00%
Robbery31.5550.00%
Other theft31.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2734.54-22.86%
Public order1510.4887.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.8214.29%
Shoplifting83.10-50.00%
Burglary73.10133.33%
Other theft62.720.00%
Drugs42.3333.33%
Theft from the person41.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3534.549.38%
Shoplifting1613.5833.33%
Public order86.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.10250.00%
Other theft62.720.00%
Drugs32.33-50.00%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-40.00%
Theft from the person21.16-71.43%
Robbery20.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-66.67%
Other crime10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3235.3123.08%
Shoplifting1212.4233.33%
Theft from the person74.66250.00%
Public order62.72-25.00%
Drugs62.3350.00%
Other theft62.33100.00%
Vehicle crime62.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3325.00%
Robbery41.940.00%
Possession of weapons31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.90-23.53%
Shoplifting910.0950.00%
Public order83.49-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.10-20.00%
Drugs41.550.00%
Other theft31.55-66.67%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-71.43%
Burglary10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3433.3721.43%
Public order1413.19133.33%
Other theft95.4380.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.49250.00%
Shoplifting62.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.33-37.50%
Drugs41.94-20.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Theft from the person20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.8760.00%
Public order63.10-40.00%
Burglary62.33100.00%
Shoplifting62.330.00%
Other theft52.33-16.67%
Drugs51.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Theft from the person10.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3534.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour1013.58400.00%
Public order103.88-58.33%
Other theft63.880.00%
Shoplifting62.33-53.85%
Drugs52.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9466.67%
Theft from the person41.94300.00%
Burglary31.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-40.00%
Other crime11.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3539.97-16.67%
Public order2413.58-14.29%
Shoplifting139.3144.44%
Other theft65.040.00%
Burglary52.33400.00%
Drugs51.9466.67%
Vehicle crime51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-80.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4241.520.00%
Public order2816.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.870.00%
Shoplifting93.880.00%
Other theft63.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202417
June 202417
May 202415
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 202414
December 20236
November 202310
October 202324
September 202328

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202428
June 202430
May 202427
April 202435
March 202432
February 202426
January 202434
December 202328
November 202335
October 202335
September 202342

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202418
June 202421
May 20248
April 202416
March 202412
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Norfolk Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Half Moon Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Henry Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elmwood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Huddersfield
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vernon Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Huddersfield (Station)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 12. Back Greenhead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Back Fitzwilliam Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. St George'S Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Vernon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Back Wentworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Spring Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Upper George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Queen Elizabeth Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. New North Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Railway Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Brook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Brooks Yard
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Clare Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1