WHITACRE CLOSE, HD2 1LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD2 1LU

WHITACRE CLOSE, HD2 1LU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.35 per 1,000 population. This HD2 1LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD2 postcode area, which has experienced 266 crimes and a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD2 1LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD2 1LU, encompassing approximately 1826 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD2 1LU area, explore the HD2 1LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

HD2 1LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riddings Rise with total crimes: 9
  • Riddings Road with total crimes: 8
  • Browning Road with total crimes: 6

WHITACRE CLOSE, HD2 1LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.95-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.29-66.67%
Public order42.190.00%
Drugs22.190.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.5716.67%
Public order43.83100.00%
Other crime32.1950.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Other theft21.10-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson68.76200.00%
Other theft43.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1933.33%
Drugs32.19200.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.59-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.57-25.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.4538.89%
Burglary413.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.19200.00%
Public order11.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.3580.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.8680.00%
Public order34.930.00%
Robbery21.640.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.0542.86%
Anti-social behaviour55.48150.00%
Other theft22.74-33.33%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.86-22.22%
Other theft33.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Other crime11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.05-30.77%
Public order34.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64200.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.14-35.00%
Public order57.12-16.67%
Drugs32.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.3581.82%
Public order610.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.29100.00%
Burglary22.190.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.95-42.11%
Public order36.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Robbery11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.400.00%
Public order42.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Other theft11.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202416
June 202412
May 202425
April 202418
March 202410
February 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 202320
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD2 1LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Riddings Rise
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Riddings Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Browning Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Deighton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Glenfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lilac Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shepherds Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cherry Nook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Colne Hurst
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. North Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hurstwood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1