LONGLEY, HD5 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8LB

LONGLEY, HD5 8LB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.83 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8LB, encompassing approximately 669 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD5 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Fanny Moor Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Hall Cross Road with total crimes: 4

LONGLEY, HD5 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1241.83-45.45%
Other crime417.93300.00%
Drugs35.980.00%
Other theft34.480.00%
Public order24.48-33.33%
Burglary22.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences2244.8169.23%
Public order332.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.990.00%
Other crime11.49-50.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1338.8430.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.4250.00%
Other crime24.48100.00%
Drugs22.99-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.990.00%
Public order22.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.99-66.67%
Other theft11.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.38-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson314.94200.00%
Drugs34.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.48-33.33%
Other crime12.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1432.86-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour320.91-57.14%
Robbery24.480.00%
Burglary12.99-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1747.80142.86%
Anti-social behaviour725.39133.33%
Burglary310.4650.00%
Drugs24.480.00%
Other theft22.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.99-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.88-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson310.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4850.00%
Burglary24.480.00%
Public order22.990.00%
Other theft12.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-66.67%
Robbery11.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.888.33%
Vehicle crime319.4250.00%
Other theft24.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson517.93400.00%
Public order47.47100.00%
Vehicle crime25.98-33.33%
Other crime12.990.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1841.8338.46%
Anti-social behaviour326.89200.00%
Vehicle crime34.48200.00%
Public order24.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.990.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1335.85-31.58%
Public order419.42100.00%
Drugs25.980.00%
Vehicle crime12.990.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-50.00%
Other theft11.49-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1949.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour428.380.00%
Other theft45.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.980.00%
Public order22.990.00%
Vehicle crime12.990.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202413
June 202410
May 202414
April 202417
March 20247
February 202413
January 202412
December 202318
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longley Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Fanny Moor Crescent
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hall Cross Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ashenhurst Rise
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hall Cross Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Laithe Hill
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Oaken Bank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Athene Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lowerhouses Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ashenhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashenhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Squirrel Ditch
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1