LIGHTENFIELD LANE, HD4 7WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD4 7WJ

LIGHTENFIELD LANE, HD4 7WJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population. This HD4 7WJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD4 postcode area, which has experienced 251 crimes and a crime rate of 8.60 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD4 7WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD4 7WJ, encompassing approximately 1845 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD4 7WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elder Grove Mews with total crimes: 1

LIGHTENFIELD LANE, HD4 7WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.42-33.33%
Shoplifting32.1750.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.250.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1350.00%
Public order24.88100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.50100.00%
Other crime23.250.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Drugs11.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Drugs11.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.250.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.9650.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.25-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-66.67%
Public order11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5020.00%
Burglary33.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.6725.00%
Public order42.71100.00%
Other theft22.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.42-20.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.750.00%
Vehicle crime42.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
July 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Station Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Elder Grove Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Fellows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mercer Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Elder Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coppice Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1