HD1 6JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD1 6JS

HD1 6JS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.58 per 1,000 population. This HD1 6JS 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 6JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD1 6JS, encompassing approximately 2501 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

HD1 6JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Diamond Street with total crimes: 4

HD1 6JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.589.09%
Shoplifting199.5911.76%
Other theft77.6075.00%
Public order52.80-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Drugs41.600.00%
Burglary31.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-80.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2233.1869.23%
Shoplifting178.79183.33%
Public order76.80600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.80150.00%
Vehicle crime52.00150.00%
Burglary42.0033.33%
Other theft41.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.60100.00%
Drugs41.60300.00%
Possession of weapons31.600.00%
Theft from the person31.20200.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.79-27.78%
Shoplifting65.20-71.43%
Burglary32.400.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Robbery21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2125.18133.33%
Violence and sexual offences188.390.00%
Public order57.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-20.00%
Burglary31.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-57.14%
Robbery21.20100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-83.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.190.00%
Shoplifting97.2012.50%
Vehicle crime73.60133.33%
Other theft62.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4066.67%
Burglary32.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-33.33%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.3928.57%
Shoplifting87.2033.33%
Public order33.20-25.00%
Drugs31.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Burglary21.20-77.78%
Other theft20.80-60.00%
Theft from the person10.80-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.59-22.22%
Burglary95.6028.57%
Shoplifting63.60-14.29%
Other theft52.400.00%
Public order42.00-50.00%
Theft from the person31.600.00%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-66.67%
Other crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.19-14.29%
Public order87.20166.67%
Shoplifting73.2040.00%
Burglary72.8016.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.80100.00%
Other theft52.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0050.00%
Robbery21.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.19-12.50%
Burglary68.39-14.29%
Other theft52.4066.67%
Shoplifting52.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Public order31.20-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.3841.18%
Shoplifting109.59-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.00166.67%
Burglary73.20250.00%
Public order72.80-46.15%
Vehicle crime32.80200.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Other theft31.20-25.00%
Theft from the person21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.19-5.56%
Public order136.80116.67%
Shoplifting115.20450.00%
Other theft44.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Burglary21.20-60.00%
Drugs20.80-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.59-10.00%
Drugs77.20250.00%
Public order62.80-40.00%
Burglary52.400.00%
Other theft42.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Possession of weapons31.20200.00%
Shoplifting21.20-85.71%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.980.00%
Shoplifting148.000.00%
Public order105.600.00%
Other theft64.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 202313
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202417
May 20246
April 202421
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310
September 202311
August 20232
July 202314

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202422
May 202413
April 202418
March 202418
February 202418
January 202414
December 202318
November 202321
October 202324
September 202317
August 202318
July 202320

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
October 20233
July 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 4 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Diamond Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willow Lane East
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Ray Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Croft Cottage Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lower Viaduct Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beaumont Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Great Northern Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 10. Common Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Miln Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Back Beech Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Thistle Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Clara Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Three Sisters Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Buckrose Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Flint Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Galloway Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Midland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eleanor Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Calton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. King Cliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Honoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Olive Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1