GEORGE AVENUE, HD2 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD2 2BJ

GEORGE AVENUE, HD2 2BJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.71 per 1,000 population. This HD2 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD2 2BJ, encompassing approximately 2135 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

HD2 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgerton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Britannia Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Ellerslie Court with total crimes: 2

GEORGE AVENUE, HD2 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1011.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.34200.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8125.00%
Drugs32.340.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7533.33%
Drugs31.87200.00%
Public order31.40-25.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.0566.67%
Vehicle crime54.680.00%
Public order42.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-25.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2412.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.2133.33%
Other theft31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40200.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.02-27.27%
Burglary33.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9637.50%
Public order25.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.90-52.94%
Drugs23.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.71183.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.960.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Public order31.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.770.00%
Public order42.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.870.00%
Other crime41.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 202411
January 20248
December 202317
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD2 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edgerton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Britannia Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ellerslie Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Luther Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sunnyside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Wheathouse Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Hops Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birkby Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ponyfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Storth Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Annie Smith Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Newland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Spinkfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wheathouse Road
    Total1
    Other crime1