FOREST ROAD, HD5 8EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8EU

FOREST ROAD, HD5 8EU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.10 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8EU 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 8EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8EU, encompassing approximately 3546 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD5 8EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Mount with total crimes: 2
  • Bancroft Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Eastwood Street with total crimes: 2

FOREST ROAD, HD5 8EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.10-37.50%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.95-27.27%
Public order32.26200.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.77175.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.510.00%
Other theft51.41150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.41-69.23%
Robbery11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.64116.67%
Other theft23.67100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13300.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.49-7.69%
Burglary43.38300.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3330.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.67-20.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.20-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.820.00%
Burglary31.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.77-6.67%
Burglary43.950.00%
Public order21.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.20-25.00%
Public order34.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.15-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour45.64300.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.200.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 20244
May 202413
April 20246
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 202314
November 202315
October 202320
September 202322

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Green Mount
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bancroft Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Eastwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Greenhead Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tinderley Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Senior Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Trevelyan Street
    Total1
    Other theft1