HD2 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD2 2LQ

HD2 2LQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.24 per 1,000 population. This HD2 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD2 2LQ, encompassing approximately 2265 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD2 2LQ area, explore the HD2 2LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD2 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Netherwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Leeside Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

HD2 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.24111.11%
Public order48.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.2428.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.97-41.67%
Burglary33.09200.00%
Shoplifting31.32-57.14%
Other theft21.320.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.30-22.22%
Shoplifting73.09-41.67%
Public order23.09-66.67%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.6571.43%
Violence and sexual offences95.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.9728.57%
Public order63.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.3628.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.97600.00%
Shoplifting73.09-30.00%
Drugs23.09100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.12400.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.4116.67%
Public order53.0966.67%
Burglary42.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.94-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.65100.00%
Public order31.77200.00%
Shoplifting21.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1583.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.8650.00%
Shoplifting31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.83-25.00%
Drugs32.65200.00%
Shoplifting31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.50100.00%
Other theft33.5350.00%
Shoplifting21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.09-33.33%
Other theft21.770.00%
Shoplifting10.88-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.940.00%
Burglary32.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202412
June 20249
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Netherwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Leeside Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Trafalgar Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Crest Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fell Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bracken Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fell Greave Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Spinneyfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Judy Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Beech Tree Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Norfolk Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1