BENOMLEY ROAD, HD5 8LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8LS

BENOMLEY ROAD, HD5 8LS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.31 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8LS, encompassing approximately 1849 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD5 8LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Highlands Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Vale Close with total crimes: 2

BENOMLEY ROAD, HD5 8LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.317.69%
Violence and sexual offences77.57250.00%
Public order53.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.44-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour37.03-50.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2220.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.70100.00%
Burglary21.080.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2218.39-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences411.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.1650.00%
Public order21.62-33.33%
Drugs11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3326.50450.00%
Violence and sexual offences617.85100.00%
Public order33.24-50.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.60200.00%
Public order64.870.00%
Shoplifting63.24-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences33.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.52116.67%
Violence and sexual offences47.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Other crime11.62-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.8220.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.24-28.57%
Other crime22.700.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences79.1940.00%
Shoplifting53.790.00%
Possession of weapons12.700.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.870.00%
Public order22.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.28500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.70100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.65233.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.41100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.54-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.790.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202422
June 202422
May 202433
April 20246
March 202413
February 20246
January 20245
November 20236
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting13
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Highlands Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Vale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. High Croft Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brickbank
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Sikes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Waste Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1