BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, HD3 3GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD3 3GZ

BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, HD3 3GZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population. This HD3 3GZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD3 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD3 3GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD3 3GZ, encompassing approximately 3852 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

HD3 3GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lidget Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wadsworth Fold with total crimes: 2
  • Dearne Fold with total crimes: 2

BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, HD3 3GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.710.00%
Burglary42.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.01-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour42.86300.00%
Public order31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.790.00%
Public order43.630.00%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Burglary41.04300.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.97-17.65%
Vehicle crime23.630.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3170.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.41200.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.41-28.57%
Burglary22.600.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6350.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4114.29%
Public order32.08200.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.89-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08150.00%
Burglary31.3050.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.9366.67%
Other theft22.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Burglary20.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.45-53.85%
Burglary51.56-16.67%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.530.00%
Burglary63.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202414
June 202414
May 202417
April 202410
March 202414
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD3 3GZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lidget Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wadsworth Fold
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Dearne Fold
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. George Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Zion Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burniston Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Blackthorn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brewery Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Tower View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Adam Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thorncliffe Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Peebles Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Kirkwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lytham Way
    Total1
    Burglary1