HD5 8DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8DF

HD5 8DF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8DF 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 8DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8DF, encompassing approximately 4655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

HD5 8DF 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
  • West Grove Avenue with total crimes: 2

HD5 8DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.87-27.27%
Shoplifting53.44-28.57%
Public order41.0733.33%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences229.6737.50%
Shoplifting74.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-62.50%
Public order30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4523.08%
Anti-social behaviour83.44100.00%
Shoplifting51.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07100.00%
Other theft30.86-50.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.52-40.91%
Other theft62.7920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29100.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.59175.00%
Other theft54.730.00%
Drugs31.07200.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.21-85.71%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.59-50.00%
Shoplifting71.72-12.50%
Other theft51.5066.67%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-57.14%
Public order30.64-57.14%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.95-23.81%
Shoplifting83.4460.00%
Public order71.72250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5040.00%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.5223.53%
Vehicle crime64.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.0766.67%
Shoplifting51.07400.00%
Other theft41.0733.33%
Public order20.86-71.43%
Burglary10.43-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.24-19.05%
Public order73.6540.00%
Burglary61.5020.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.31-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson54.51150.00%
Public order51.0766.67%
Burglary51.07400.00%
Shoplifting41.07300.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.73-15.38%
Public order34.730.00%
Other theft30.6450.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202416
June 202413
May 202422
April 20248
March 202416
February 202421
January 202417
December 202321
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
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 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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 20241
March 20243
December 20232
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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 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
October 20231

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 8DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. West Grove Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coniston Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Green Mount
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Eastwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hampshire Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wood Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carr Green Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Highroyd Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1