KIRKWOOD DRIVE, HD3 3WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD3 3WJ

KIRKWOOD DRIVE, HD3 3WJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population. This HD3 3WJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD3 postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD3 3WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD3 3WJ, encompassing approximately 4011 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HD3 3WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mendip Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 2

KIRKWOOD DRIVE, HD3 3WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences64.24-40.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.50-80.00%

In July 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 offences106.73-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.490.00%
Shoplifting31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.999.09%
Other crime12.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4857.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.7450.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
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 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.74-56.25%
Public order31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
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 offences168.23128.57%
Vehicle crime53.990.00%
Public order31.2550.00%
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 offences73.49-58.82%
Shoplifting31.74200.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.9841.67%
Burglary24.24-33.33%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.99200.00%
Burglary31.50-50.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
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 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.23-20.00%
Burglary61.99200.00%
Shoplifting61.50200.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.99-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.49200.00%
Burglary20.75-66.67%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.470.00%
Burglary65.980.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247
March 202416
February 20247
January 202417
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310
September 202324

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 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 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Mendip Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Westfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Oakes Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cadogan Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Blackthorn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lidget Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Farnlee
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Plover Mills
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Kirkwood Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Birkdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1