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

Overview of Crime in HD5 8DA

WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 8DA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.63 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8DA 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 8DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8DA, encompassing approximately 4179 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD5 8DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Staines Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Eton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Oaklands Drive with total crimes: 2

WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 8DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.63-25.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.63-27.27%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.5537.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.63100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.070.00%
Other theft41.91300.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.8714.29%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6733.33%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.83-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9125.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.2620.00%
Burglary22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.07-62.96%
Vehicle crime22.39-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.330.00%
Drugs36.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
October 202327

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Staines Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Eton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oaklands Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Marlow Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Green Lea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenhead Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenhead Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1