BIRCH ROAD, HD4 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD4 7LR

BIRCH ROAD, HD4 7LR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.32 per 1,000 population. This HD4 7LR 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 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD4 7LR, encompassing approximately 1731 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD4 7LR area, explore the HD4 7LR 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD4 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkgate with total crimes: 9
  • Berry View with total crimes: 7
  • Holmcliffe Avenue with total crimes: 4

BIRCH ROAD, HD4 7LR 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.320.00%
Other theft311.550.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.28185.71%
Anti-social behaviour111.550.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.08-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.04-33.33%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Public order11.15-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.7915.38%
Anti-social behaviour78.660.00%
Public order64.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.46200.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.010.00%
Public order87.51100.00%
Other crime24.620.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.70-7.14%
Public order47.51300.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1375.00%
Burglary48.080.00%
Public order12.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.66300.00%
Vehicle crime24.620.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73-86.67%
Drugs11.150.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%

In December 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 offences1513.8687.50%
Public order38.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Burglary11.730.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.82-38.46%
Public order24.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.130.00%
Public order47.510.00%
Other theft32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 20247
June 202415
May 202413
April 202413
March 202414
February 20248
January 20242
December 202315
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20244
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD4 7LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parkgate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Berry View
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Holmcliffe Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Birch Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Station Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Lodge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carriage Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Back Armitage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1