RUFFORD ROAD, HD3 4RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD3 4RP

RUFFORD ROAD, HD3 4RP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This HD3 4RP 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 4RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD3 4RP, encompassing approximately 3153 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

HD3 4RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hexham Green with total crimes: 4
  • Bull Green Road with total crimes: 3
  • Scar Lane with total crimes: 2

RUFFORD ROAD, HD3 4RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.297.69%
Drugs24.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Public order10.63-80.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.78-35.00%
Public order54.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-75.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.2281.82%
Anti-social behaviour126.34-42.86%
Public order53.81400.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.68425.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.66-42.11%
Other theft43.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Public order10.63-85.71%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.42-20.83%
Public order76.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Shoplifting31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-33.33%
Other crime10.63-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.61250.00%
Public order72.2240.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22300.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.56-20.00%
Public order53.8166.67%
Other theft31.590.00%
Other crime20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1050.00%
Other theft34.760.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Public order30.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.98-50.00%
Public order63.17200.00%
Other theft31.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.100.00%
Other theft46.3433.33%
Shoplifting41.27100.00%
Public order21.27-66.67%
Other crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.63-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.590.00%
Public order66.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.340.00%
Burglary34.120.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202413
June 202420
May 202411
April 202419
March 202424
February 202412
January 202415
December 202310
November 202320
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 202421
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hexham Green
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Bull Green Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Scar Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sycamore Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Stoney Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Royd Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sycamore Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cherry Tree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Grange Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marina Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bryan Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1