HD5 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8JS

HD5 8JS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8JS, encompassing approximately 1837 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD5 8JS area, explore the HD5 8JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD5 8JS 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 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.160.00%
Theft from the person23.810.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9940.00%
Burglary13.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.7166.67%
Drugs32.720.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Burglary21.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.34200.00%
Burglary53.27400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.72-62.50%
Drugs31.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2533.33%
Other theft24.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%
Burglary10.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.27-50.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.270.00%
Other theft22.18-33.33%
Burglary11.090.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.25-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.720.00%
Other theft32.1850.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.80-33.33%
Burglary24.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.0671.43%
Anti-social behaviour36.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Shoplifting21.09-60.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.88-46.15%
Shoplifting53.810.00%
Other theft22.72100.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.52-13.33%
Public order37.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.520.00%
Public order48.160.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
February 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232
November 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD5 8JS 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. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Smithy Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Dog Kennel Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oaken Bank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lowerhouses Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1