PORTLAND STREET, HD1 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD1 5PL

PORTLAND STREET, HD1 5PL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.81 per 1,000 population. This HD1 5PL 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 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD1 5PL, encompassing approximately 2771 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

HD1 5PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Park Drive South with total crimes: 5
  • Back Cecil Street with total crimes: 4

PORTLAND STREET, HD1 5PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.81-13.79%
Other theft79.02-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.5340.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.530.00%
Drugs62.16200.00%
Public order52.16-54.55%
Possession of weapons41.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-66.67%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences2927.0616.00%
Public order1110.46-15.38%
Other theft83.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.89200.00%
Vehicle crime62.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.16150.00%
Burglary51.80400.00%
Drugs21.80-33.33%
Other crime10.72-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.2919.05%
Public order139.0218.18%
Other theft44.690.00%
Drugs31.44-66.67%
Other crime31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.37-12.50%
Public order117.58-26.67%
Drugs93.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.25200.00%
Other theft42.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Robbery31.0850.00%
Theft from the person31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-77.78%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.25-27.27%
Public order158.6687.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.4150.00%
Other theft43.25-42.86%
Burglary41.44100.00%
Drugs31.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Theft from the person31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Robbery20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.9857.14%
Public order811.9160.00%
Other theft72.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.53500.00%
Drugs42.16-20.00%
Robbery41.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-66.67%
Burglary20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Theft from the person20.72-66.67%
Other crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.01-25.00%
Other theft77.58133.33%
Theft from the person62.53500.00%
Vehicle crime62.160.00%
Public order52.1625.00%
Drugs51.8025.00%
Robbery41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.60-15.15%
Criminal damage and arson410.100.00%
Public order41.44-73.33%
Drugs41.4433.33%
Other theft31.44-66.67%
Burglary11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.143.12%
Public order1511.91114.29%
Other theft95.4180.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.530.00%
Drugs31.44-40.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.920.00%
Public order711.54-41.67%
Other theft52.53-16.67%
Drugs51.80-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.80-20.00%
Robbery21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3231.033.23%
Anti-social behaviour1211.54500.00%
Public order124.33-36.84%
Other theft64.33-14.29%
Drugs62.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1666.67%
Theft from the person41.80100.00%
Burglary31.44-25.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3129.94-26.19%
Public order1911.1818.75%
Other theft76.8575.00%
Drugs52.530.00%
Burglary41.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-77.78%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4227.780.00%
Public order1615.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.770.00%
Other theft43.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
November 202312
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202413
June 202411
May 202415
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 202415
December 20237
November 202312
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202429
July 202425
June 202421
May 202424
April 202433
March 202421
February 202428
January 202433
December 202332
November 202332
October 202331
September 202342

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD1 5PL 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. Park Drive South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Back Cecil Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bath Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Back Fitzwilliam Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. John William Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. St George'S Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norfolk Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Rifle Fields
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Huddersfield Bus Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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. Half Moon Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Mountjoy Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Park Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Springwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Temple Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Sergeantson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St Georges Street
    Total1
    Public order1