OCCUPATION ROAD, HD4 6JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD4 6JB

OCCUPATION ROAD, HD4 6JB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.37 per 1,000 population. This HD4 6JB 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 6JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD4 6JB, encompassing approximately 2637 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD4 6JB area, explore the HD4 6JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

HD4 6JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edale Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Headfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Close Hill Lane with total crimes: 3

OCCUPATION ROAD, HD4 6JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3742.86%
Public order57.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 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 offences147.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%

In July 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 offences109.48-54.55%
Public order43.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.0329.41%
Public order48.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.7530.77%
Public order56.44150.00%
Burglary31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-40.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8618.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.10-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour34.1750.00%
Public order31.14200.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.86-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson36.070.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.9931.25%
Criminal damage and arson37.960.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9914.29%
Public order46.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%

In November 2023, 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 offences1410.99-26.32%
Public order45.31-33.33%
Other theft31.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.370.00%
Public order67.200.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 202410
June 202422
May 202417
April 202413
March 202411
February 202416
January 202421
December 202316
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD4 6JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edale Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Headfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Close Hill Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St John'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Occupation Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Towngate
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hillside Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Castle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Falcon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Croftlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jackroyd Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. White Hart Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ing Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lockwood Scar
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1