HD1 6AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD1 6AF

HD1 6AF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.13 per 1,000 population. This HD1 6AF 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 6AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD1 6AF, encompassing approximately 669 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD1 6AF area, explore the HD1 6AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-32.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

HD1 6AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Unna Way with total crimes: 4
  • Gasworks Street with total crimes: 4

HD1 6AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2394.13-32.35%
Violence and sexual offences934.37-25.00%
Drugs813.45300.00%
Public order711.95600.00%
Other theft610.46200.00%
Burglary38.960.00%
Possession of weapons24.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.990.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Robbery11.490.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3494.13112.50%
Violence and sexual offences1250.809.09%
Burglary317.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4850.00%
Other theft24.48-50.00%
Drugs22.990.00%
Public order12.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Other crime11.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Theft from the person11.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1671.72-44.83%
Violence and sexual offences1123.9157.14%
Other theft416.440.00%
Theft from the person35.9850.00%
Burglary34.4850.00%
Drugs24.480.00%
Public order22.99-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99-33.33%
Other crime22.990.00%
Possession of weapons12.990.00%
Robbery11.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2983.6731.82%
Violence and sexual offences743.33-30.00%
Public order510.46-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour37.47200.00%
Vehicle crime34.48-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.48100.00%
Drugs22.99100.00%
Theft from the person22.990.00%
Burglary22.990.00%
Robbery12.99-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2288.1557.14%
Violence and sexual offences1032.8725.00%
Vehicle crime814.94300.00%
Public order711.9540.00%
Other theft410.46300.00%
Robbery35.980.00%
Burglary24.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.990.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1455.28250.00%
Violence and sexual offences820.92-11.11%
Public order511.9566.67%
Burglary37.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.4850.00%
Vehicle crime24.48-50.00%
Other crime12.990.00%
Other theft11.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary950.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.4550.00%
Shoplifting413.45-55.56%
Vehicle crime45.98300.00%
Public order35.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.48100.00%
Drugs12.990.00%
Other theft11.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting944.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.45-40.00%
Public order58.96150.00%
Burglary37.4750.00%
Other theft24.480.00%
Drugs12.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Robbery11.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1053.79-23.08%
Shoplifting914.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4850.00%
Other theft24.48100.00%
Public order22.99-71.43%
Burglary22.99100.00%
Possession of weapons22.99100.00%
Drugs12.990.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1364.25-7.14%
Shoplifting919.42-25.00%
Public order713.45-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson310.46200.00%
Vehicle crime24.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99-60.00%
Other theft12.990.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Burglary11.49-50.00%
Theft from the person11.490.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Robbery11.490.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1577.69275.00%
Violence and sexual offences1422.4127.27%
Shoplifting1220.92-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour517.9366.67%
Burglary27.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.990.00%
Drugs11.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1359.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences1119.42-15.38%
Vehicle crime516.44150.00%
Public order47.47-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.98-50.00%
Drugs24.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.99-50.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1382.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences1319.420.00%
Public order1019.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.940.00%
Other theft38.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.480.00%
Drugs22.990.00%
Other crime22.990.00%
Vehicle crime22.990.00%
Possession of weapons12.990.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 202315
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202434
May 202416
April 202429
March 202422
February 202414
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202312
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202313
September 202314
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD1 6AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Unna Way
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gasworks Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 5. Diamond Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ray Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lower Fitzwilliam Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lower Viaduct Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beaumont Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Great Northern Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Primitive Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Thistle Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Town Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brook Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Back Union Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Friendly Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Southgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Galloway Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Calton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Robbery1