WESTERN ROAD, HD4 5TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD4 5TH

WESTERN ROAD, HD4 5TH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This HD4 5TH 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 5TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD4 5TH, encompassing approximately 2099 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD4 5TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • New Street with total crimes: 2
  • Avison Road with total crimes: 2

WESTERN ROAD, HD4 5TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.48-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.81-50.00%
Shoplifting42.380.00%
Public order21.91100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.67150.00%
Shoplifting44.76300.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5711.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.7633.33%
Other theft21.910.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.95-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.86400.00%
Shoplifting42.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.8120.00%
Public order32.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.57-37.50%
Shoplifting42.38300.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1014.29%
Public order33.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.19-41.67%
Other theft33.330.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0050.00%
Other theft35.720.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

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 offences88.10166.67%
Vehicle crime33.810.00%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.430.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. New Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Avison Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Western Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Jubilee Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Francis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Francis Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pickford Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Faraday Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southern Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pymroyd Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Warneford Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mount Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Casson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Winget Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Minerva Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1