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

Overview of Crime in HD5 8DE

WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 8DE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8DE 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 8DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8DE, encompassing approximately 4839 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

HD5 8DE 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
  • Longfield Close with total crimes: 2

WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 8DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.23-29.17%
Shoplifting53.51-28.57%
Public order41.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-70.00%
Other theft30.6250.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.9611.11%
Shoplifting72.0740.00%
Public order31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.0912.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.72-10.00%
Shoplifting51.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03100.00%
Other theft30.83-57.14%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.30-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3166.67%
Other theft72.07133.33%
Public order31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Drugs10.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.17-40.00%
Drugs41.24300.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-85.71%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour102.07100.00%
Shoplifting72.07-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-57.14%
Public order30.62-70.00%
Other crime20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.37-48.15%
Public order102.89233.33%
Shoplifting82.0760.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6540.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45-37.50%
Other crime31.030.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-66.67%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.9935.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.58100.00%
Vehicle crime61.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2466.67%
Shoplifting51.03400.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Public order30.62-57.14%
Burglary10.62-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.71-16.67%
Public order74.1316.67%
Burglary61.4520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24100.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.96200.00%
Public order61.2420.00%
Burglary51.24400.00%
Shoplifting41.03300.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.06-14.29%
Public order54.9666.67%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.240.00%
Shoplifting41.240.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202424
July 202418
June 202416
May 202425
April 202410
March 202414
February 202427
January 202420
December 202324
November 202324
October 202328

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 8DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Longfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. West Grove Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coniston Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Green Mount
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Staines Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Eastwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hampshire Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wood Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carr Green Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Standiforth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. West Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leef Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Senior Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Trevelyan Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Highroyd Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1