HD5 8JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8JE

HD5 8JE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.60 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8JE 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 8JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8JE, encompassing approximately 1465 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD5 8JE area, explore the HD5 8JE Area information page.
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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)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD5 8JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Cross Road with total crimes: 4
  • Longley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hall Cross Grove with total crimes: 2

HD5 8JE 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.60-25.00%
Theft from the person24.090.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.460.00%
Public order21.36-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order711.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.7850.00%
Drugs34.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.96-63.64%
Burglary42.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7333.33%
Drugs32.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05100.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.33-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.50200.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.649.09%
Anti-social behaviour48.19300.00%
Other crime22.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.6483.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.500.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.090.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.090.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-50.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.06150.00%
Shoplifting310.23-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Public order11.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.96-50.00%
Shoplifting54.090.00%
Public order33.410.00%
Other theft22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Drugs11.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.960.00%
Public order38.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 202412
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 202315
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hall Cross Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Longley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Hall Cross Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maple Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Smithy Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Kings Mill Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Dog Kennel Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oaken Bank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Athene Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lowerhouses Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1