SMITHS AVENUE, HD3 4AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD3 4AN

SMITHS AVENUE, HD3 4AN, Kirklees has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.57 per 1,000 population. This HD3 4AN 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 4AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD3 4AN, encompassing approximately 2523 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD3 4AN area, explore the HD3 4AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

HD3 4AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 6
  • Back Clifton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lawrence Road with total crimes: 5

SMITHS AVENUE, HD3 4AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.57-14.29%
Other theft87.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.1775.00%
Burglary72.7775.00%
Vehicle crime52.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-61.54%
Drugs41.98300.00%
Shoplifting31.59200.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Other crime20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.32333.33%
Other theft75.150.00%
Vehicle crime52.77400.00%
Burglary41.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59300.00%
Public order31.5950.00%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Shoplifting11.19-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 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 offences1410.30-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson35.55-40.00%
Shoplifting31.19-40.00%
Public order21.19-60.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.6164.29%
Other theft59.11-16.67%
Public order51.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.9825.00%
Shoplifting51.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9850.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.06-17.65%
Other theft65.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3833.33%
Shoplifting41.59100.00%
Other crime31.590.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.6430.77%
Other theft66.74100.00%
Vehicle crime52.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.98200.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Public order20.79-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.08-43.48%
Public order65.15200.00%
Vehicle crime32.380.00%
Other theft31.19-25.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.4576.92%
Other theft49.110.00%
Burglary31.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.7062.50%
Other theft45.150.00%
Burglary41.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1014.27900.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.96-38.46%
Burglary53.1766.67%
Other theft41.980.00%
Shoplifting31.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.688.33%
Shoplifting55.1566.67%
Other theft41.980.00%
Burglary31.59-40.00%
Public order31.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.6450.00%
Burglary54.76-16.67%
Public order41.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.5933.33%
Other crime41.59100.00%
Other theft41.59100.00%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Drugs31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.470.00%
Public order63.170.00%
Burglary62.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202414
June 202423
May 202414
April 202417
March 202413
February 202423
January 202413
December 20238
November 202313
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD3 4AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Back Clifton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lawrence Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hollin Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Croft House Lane
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Syringa Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 9. Broomfield Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Carr Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Millfield Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Bay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Portland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Grasscroft Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Back Eldon Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. James Mason Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Abb Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Thornhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Howard Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Marsham Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Saunders Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Arcadia Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Rose Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Smiths Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wyvern Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Eldon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Waverley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1