WALPOLE ROAD, HD4 5ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD4 5ES

WALPOLE ROAD, HD4 5ES, Kirklees has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population. This HD4 5ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD4 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD4 5ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD4 5ES, encompassing approximately 3582 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD4 5ES area, explore the HD4 5ES Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

HD4 5ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bronte Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wellfield Bank with total crimes: 3
  • Waterwheel Rise with total crimes: 2

WALPOLE ROAD, HD4 5ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.98-18.75%
Other theft53.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.40100.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0914.29%
Public order34.47-25.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 offences149.49-30.00%
Public order43.910.00%
Other theft41.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.375.26%
Criminal damage and arson35.5850.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Burglary10.84-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.4926.67%
Vehicle crime45.30300.00%
Public order41.12300.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In April 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 offences156.7050.00%
Other theft34.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.70-23.08%
Public order42.79300.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.58-45.83%
Other theft33.63200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.70-33.33%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.35-66.67%
Other crime31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3725.00%
Public order34.19200.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202414
June 202420
May 202419
April 202415
March 202410
February 202413
January 202424
December 20234
November 202312
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
September 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD4 5ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bronte Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wellfield Bank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Waterwheel Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dryclough Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. College Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Horse Bank Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thackeray Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moor End Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bunny Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rudding Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Basil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nabcroft Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Sunningdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Gilbert Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1