TOWN ROAD, HD5 0HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 0HJ

TOWN ROAD, HD5 0HJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This HD5 0HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD5 postcode area, which has experienced 279 crimes and a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD5 0HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 0HJ, encompassing approximately 1931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD5 0HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larch Close with total crimes: 5
  • Newbury Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Fields Way with total crimes: 2

TOWN ROAD, HD5 0HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences118.280.00%
Vehicle crime25.70100.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.84175.00%
Public order25.70100.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.59-63.64%
Public order12.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.320.00%
Public order35.7050.00%
Other crime21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.700.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2883.33%
Other theft25.70100.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In February 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 offences66.2150.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences44.660.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In October 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 offences43.11-66.67%
Public order22.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.21200.00%
Public order21.55-50.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.210.00%
Public order43.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202411
June 20244
May 202411
April 202411
March 202411
February 20246
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 202312
August 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD5 0HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Larch Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Newbury Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Fields Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Knowle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bankfield Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Fields Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heaton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1