BIRKDALE AVENUE, HD3 3WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD3 3WB

BIRKDALE AVENUE, HD3 3WB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This HD3 3WB 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 3WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD3 3WB, encompassing approximately 3975 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD3 3WB area, explore the HD3 3WB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

HD3 3WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cadogan Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Oakes Road with total crimes: 2
  • Union Street with total crimes: 2

BIRKDALE AVENUE, HD3 3WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.020.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Shoplifting31.01200.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.52200.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.27-62.50%
Public order31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.30128.57%
Vehicle crime54.020.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.52-58.82%
Shoplifting31.76200.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.5454.55%
Vehicle crime24.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2957.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.77500.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Burglary20.50-71.43%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.30-12.50%
Burglary71.76250.00%
Shoplifting61.76200.00%
Other theft41.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.02-65.22%
Burglary22.01-50.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.560.00%
Burglary45.790.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 202416
February 20247
January 202417
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238
September 202323

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cadogan Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Oakes Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Burniston Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Blackthorn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Peebles Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wheat Field Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Kirkwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lytham Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Weydale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1