WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 8AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8AG

WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 8AG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.43 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD5 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD5 8AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8AG, encompassing approximately 3921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

HD5 8AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Silver Street West with total crimes: 3

WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 8AG 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.4317.65%
Shoplifting55.10-37.50%
Public order41.2733.33%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4313.33%
Shoplifting84.3360.00%
Public order32.04-25.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.4550.00%
Shoplifting53.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2725.00%
Public order41.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-33.33%
Other theft31.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.67-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.5550.00%
Other theft51.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.98140.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.12100.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Public order41.02300.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Shoplifting30.76-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.18-37.50%
Shoplifting72.55-22.22%
Other theft41.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.73-11.11%
Shoplifting94.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2925.00%
Public order51.27150.00%
Burglary41.27300.00%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.45-5.26%
Shoplifting64.59500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Public order20.51-71.43%
Burglary10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.73-13.64%
Public order74.8416.67%
Other theft41.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Burglary41.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Shoplifting10.76-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.2622.22%
Shoplifting75.6116.67%
Public order61.78100.00%
Burglary51.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2733.33%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.940.00%
Shoplifting64.5950.00%
Other theft41.53100.00%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.24-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson44.59-42.86%
Public order41.02-20.00%
Shoplifting41.02300.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.160.00%
Public order51.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202415
June 202410
May 202424
April 202410
March 202416
February 202418
January 202419
December 202322
November 202318
October 202318
September 202332

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD5 8AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Silver Street West
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Coniston Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Green Mount
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bancroft Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Eastwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hampshire Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wood Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Standiforth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. West Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leef Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Senior Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Trevelyan Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Smithy Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Dog Kennel Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Highroyd Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1