HD4 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD4 5LS

HD4 5LS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This HD4 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD4 5LS, encompassing approximately 2027 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD4 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellfield Bank with total crimes: 3
  • Sandene Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Dryclough Road with total crimes: 2

HD4 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.389.09%
Vehicle crime25.920.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4010.00%
Vehicle crime25.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1010.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.920.00%
Public order22.96100.00%
Other theft10.99-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.89-33.33%
Other theft32.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.420.00%
Burglary14.440.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.42-52.63%
Other theft14.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8290.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.370.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences107.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.93200.00%
Public order21.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4060.00%
Vehicle crime33.95200.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.920.00%
Shoplifting22.470.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
February 20249
January 202419
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
March 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wellfield Bank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sandene Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dryclough Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Westridge Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cromarty Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cromarty Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thewlis Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Moor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Henry Ralph Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elgin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1