LOWERHOUSES LANE, HD5 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8JZ

LOWERHOUSES LANE, HD5 8JZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.02 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD5 postcode area, which has experienced 279 crimes and a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD5 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8JZ, encompassing approximately 998 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD5 8JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Athene Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Hall Cross Grove with total crimes: 3

LOWERHOUSES LANE, HD5 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.02166.67%
Public order28.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs412.0233.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.01-50.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Possession of weapons12.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.01200.00%
Drugs33.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.01-50.00%
Burglary12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.010.00%
Drugs24.010.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.00-50.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.0220.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.010.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.010.00%
Vehicle crime15.01-50.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.02-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson45.01300.00%
Public order24.010.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.03128.57%
Vehicle crime216.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.02-53.33%
Public order47.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.010.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.0315.38%
Criminal damage and arson215.02100.00%
Public order22.00-66.67%
Other theft12.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.030.00%
Public order613.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 202316
November 20237
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Longley Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Athene Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hall Cross Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Longley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Oaken Bank Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1